RE: Are Multi-Function Printers a Security Risk?
From: Stan G. (StanG_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/22/05
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:23:03 -0800
I think the real issue here is weather or not the Fax interface can be dialed
up and hacked so that it can be used like a modem to access the PC and
network.
"Stan G." wrote:
> Some of my users work as veteran’s advocates within Veterans Administration
> offices across the country. As such they are guests on the VA's network
> subject to there rules and guidelines. Recently I was informed that they are
> not allowed to use Multi-Function Printers due to a security risk. They are
> saying that someone can dial into the MFP Fax, access the attached PC through
> the printer interface and thus gain access to the network. This sounds a bit
> far fetched to me. Is this a real possibility?
>
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