Securing your wireless printer to keep your network safe

Many people worry about someone hacking their computer, but they're not really thinking about their wireless printer getting breached.

It's a tool that most individuals use sporadically. However, unsecured printers are a classic way for criminals to gain access to a home network. Cybernews illustrated this point when they purposely hacked 28,00 printers and had a 56% success rate.

7 ways you can secure your printer to protect your network

1. Change the default login credentials

2. Keep printer firmware updated

3. Use a Network Firewall

4. Put your printer on a guest network

5. Disable unused ports or services

6. Unplug it when not in use

7. Teach your staff cybersecurity best practices

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Article information from The Technology Press