Tue, December 10, 2024
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Worrying alert issued to all UK homes with a printer and ignoring it will be costly

The article from Express.co.uk discusses a warning issued by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) regarding a scam involving fake printer support. Scammers are exploiting printer users by sending out fake error messages that prompt users to call a support number. Upon calling, victims are tricked into paying for unnecessary services or granting remote access to their computers, which can lead to further exploitation such as identity theft or financial fraud. The NCSC advises that genuine printer manufacturers do not send unsolicited error messages or request payment over the phone. They recommend ignoring such messages, not calling the provided numbers, and ensuring that printer software and firmware are up to date to prevent such scams.

Read the Full Daily Express Article at:
[ https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/1986676/UK-printer-warning-fake-support ]