printer security

OpenPrinting's CUPS contained a heap buffer overflow that can be triggered when administrators run the daemon with logging set to DEBUG, allowing a remote attacker to repeatedly crash the printing service and, in some cases, sustain a full denial-of-service condition against printing resources...

HP’s new "HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot" integration brings generative AI from the cloud to the printer panel, promising to shorten scanning workflows, automate file naming and storage, and deliver on-device translation — all tied into OneDrive and SharePoint for a seamless, Microsoft‑centric...

A single, slow client can stall the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) daemon (cupsd) and render an entire print service unusable — a denial‑of‑service vulnerability tracked as CVE‑2025‑58436 that was fixed in CUPS v2.4.15 and affects upstream packages prior to that release. Background /...

Set Up and Manage a Local Print Server in Windows 10/11 Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 30 minutes A local print server lets one Windows PC share one or more printers to other PCs on the same network. This is useful when you want a single USB/network-connected printer to be available...

Microsoft has quietly but decisively closed one of the more embarrassing security gaps in everyday office life: printing confidential documents and walking away. The company's Universal Print service now offers a fully supported Pull print capability — marketed as Universal Print anywhere —...

Microsoft has moved Universal Print beyond preview with the general availability of Universal Print anywhere — a cloud-native pull print capability that lets employees send print jobs to a universal queue and only release them at a physical device after authenticating there, reducing unattended...

The Windows Print Spooler has long been a critical and, at times, problematic subsystem of the Windows operating system. Responsible for managing print jobs sent from computers to printers, it operates at a privileged level—meaning its vulnerabilities routinely attract widespread attention from...

July’s arrival signals the halfway mark of the year, and with it, another anticipated round of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates. After a frenetic June—marked by urgent hotfixes, post-release patches, and a barrage of security advisories—the enterprise IT world finds itself yearning for a pause...

Experiencing the error “Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file” when trying to open printer properties on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC can be especially frustrating, particularly for users who rely on networked printers or encounter permissions-related obstacles. This...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft's introduction of Windows Protected Print (WPP) mode in Windows 11 version 24H2 marks a significant stride toward fortifying the printing infrastructure. This feature aims to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with traditional printer...

Microsoft’s latest salvo in the ongoing campaign to coax users into adopting Windows 11 focuses on one of tech’s oldest and most effective lures: speed. According to performance claims recently published by the company, Windows 11 is purportedly “2.3x faster” than Windows 10. For anyone who’s...

Microsoft’s relentless drive to reinvent Windows 11 as a resilient, secure, and enterprise-grade operating system continues to gather momentum. This week, the tech giant unveiled a series of innovations bundled under the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), a program conceived to make system...

As South African organisations increasingly embrace Windows 11, the spotlight has shifted to a critical, often underestimated aspect of the upgrade: the business print environment. For many companies, print infrastructure remains a backbone for documentation, compliance, and workflow...

A recently disclosed security flaw, designated CVE-2025-29841, has brought renewed scrutiny to the Universal Print Management Service, a component designed to streamline print operations across Windows environments. This vulnerability, categorized as an elevation of privilege (EoP) issue...

Printer troubles can be as frustrating as a paper jam on a busy day. Whether you’re using Windows 11, Windows 10, or an ARM-based device, keeping your printer driver up to date is essential for smooth performance. In our in-depth guide today, we break down the process as outlined by Microsoft...

In the evolving landscape of digital technology, Microsoft has introduced the Modern Print Platform, a significant advancement aimed at simplifying and securing the printing experience for Windows users. This initiative marks a departure from traditional driver-dependent printing methods...

With the looming end of Windows 10 support, organizations across the globe are accelerating their transition to Windows 11. Yet, beneath the promises of tighter security and a refined user experience, a set of sobering warnings has emerged for anyone invested in print technology. As revealed...

With Microsoft’s relentless push to refine Windows 11, the arrival of each new update is often met with a blend of anticipation and apprehension by the Windows community. Updates promise bug fixes, performance gains, and fresh features. However, they also occasionally bring unexpected headaches...

A surge of user confusion and IT support tickets across the globe recently emerged as Windows 11 users encountered a truly frustrating bug: printers—particularly those connected via USB—suddenly began spitting out pages filled with garbled code, programming commands, and reams of random data...

Has your Windows printer started printing odd sheets filled with random strings, even when you haven’t clicked Print? If so, you’re not alone. Microsoft has officially acknowledged a peculiar new bug affecting several widely used Windows 11 versions that causes printers to spit out pages of...