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Canon Urges Users to Securely Erase Wi-Fi Settings Before Disposing of Printers

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Source: Ars Technica
Canon Urges Users to Securely Erase Wi-Fi Settings Before Disposing of Printers
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Canon is warning printer users that factory resets do not automatically wipe sensitive Wi-Fi settings, potentially leaving them vulnerable to unauthorized access. Users are advised to manually delete these settings before selling, discarding, or getting their printers repaired. Canon has provided instructions for resetting the settings on various printer models to ensure the removal of sensitive information.

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