Security researchers from Vectra Networks discovered a serious vulnerability in Windows which allows hackers to take control over complete computer networks through vulnerable printers. The report didn’t say which versions of the operating system are affected, but the patch is already issued and you can find it here and here. Everyone who has a printer attached to their system is strongly advised to patch ASAP. "This particular vulnerability enables an attacker to exploit the ease with which Windows machines connect to printers on networks", says Günter Ollmann, CSO of Vectra Networks. "While most devices require specific user or administrative permission before software… [Continue Reading]