Hackers played Doom on the printer

Security specialists from Context Information Security demonstrated how to crack office printer for example Canon Pixma.
Hacked device was completely subordinated to the experts, where they launched the classic shooter 90s.

As proof of the remote control of the printer, the burglars made sure that the device is fully depleted ink by printing hundreds of documents.

According to the hacker attack was successful due to the fact that the data in the firmware have been encrypted by XOR. Experts also выложили in his blog the technical details of the operation.

Web interface of the printer does not require user authentication, which allows anyone to connect to it. According to one expert, there is a problem with the firmware update - it is possible to specify a different update source, and then it will download the code that the attacker is advantageous, for example, the game Doom.

This same tactic applies to office printers is also to infect his trojan that could allow an attacker to spy on the company. The device will transmit information about printed documents, and will be a weak spot in the entire corporate system, which is already able to use the hackers to infect computers of employees.

Previously, these same experts hacking and other devices: network storage, IP-cameras and even a child's toy - a robotic rabbit, which is connected to the Internet.

Source: habrahabr.ru/post/237045/