Everest Ransomware Claims 90GB Data Theft Involving Legacy Polycom Systems
Everest ransomware claims a breach involving legacy Polycom systems later acquired by HP Inc., alleging the theft of 90GB of internal data.
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Old file types, new tricks: Attackers turn everyday files into weapons
Attackers are finding new ways to blend in with everyday business tools, hiding their activity inside formats and processes that workers and IT teams often trust. The latest quarterly Threat Insights Report from HP Wolf Security shows how attackers con…
Enterprise printer security fails at every stage
Printer platform security is often overlooked in enterprise security strategies, creating security gaps, according to HP Wolf Security. By addressing security at every stage, organizations can strengthen their defenses and ensure their print infrastruc…
Scammers Insert Fake Support Numbers on Real Apple, Netflix, PayPal Pages
Cybercriminals are injecting fake support phone numbers onto official sites like Bank of America and Netflix. Learn how ‘search parameter injection’ scams work and protect yourself now.
HP Hastens China Exit as Tariffs Kick a Hole in its Profits
An anonymous reader shares a report: HP is close to ending production of North-America-bound products in China, after US tariffs kicked a hole in its quarterly profits. “A quarter ago, we shared that our goal was to have less than ten percent of the pr…
HP Agrees To $4 Million Settlement Over Claims of ‘Falsely Advertising’ PCs, Keyboards
HP has agreed to a $4 million settlement over allegations of deceptive pricing practices on its website, including falsely inflating original prices for computers and accessories to create the illusion of steep discounts. Ars Technica reports: Earlier …
HP Escapes Customer Payouts in Printer-Bricking Lawsuit Settlement
A United States District Court judge has approved a settlement between HP and customers who sued the company for firmware updates that prevented printers from working with non-HP ink cartridges.
The class-action lawsuit, filed in December 2020, alleg…
HP Ends Forced 15-Minute Wait Times for Customer Support
HP has ended its controversial practice of imposing mandatory 15-minute wait times for customer support calls in several European countries, following internal pushback and customer complaints.
The company confirmed the reversal and said it will “con…
HP Deliberately Adds 15 Minutes Waiting Time For Telephone Support Calls
HP will impose a minimum 15-minute wait time for consumer PC and printer support calls in five European countries, seeking to push customers toward digital channels, according to internal documents seen by The Register. The policy, implemented February…
All of Humane’s AI Pins Will Stop Working in 10 Days
AI hardware startup Humane — which has been acquired by HP — has given its users just ten days notice that their Pins will be disconnected. From a report: In a note to its customers, the company said AI Pins will “continue to function normally” until…