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Hackers can compromise your network just by sending a Fax

The Hacker Newsby @TheHackersNews ()2 min read2 · 2 reads
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2018-5924
+1 related CVE
A security vulnerability has been identified with certain HP Inkjet printers
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group max
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2 min read at thehackernews.com

What maximum a remote attacker can do just by having your Fax machine number? Believe it or not, but your fax number is literally enough for a hacker to gain complete control over the printer and possibly infiltrate the rest of the network connected to it.

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