Nerve-Wracking Truths: The Day the Copier Became a Hacker
It started like any other Monday. The office copier jammed, again. But what no one realized was that this “dumb” machine wasn’t so dumb anymore. Modern copiers are basically computers with hard drives, and this one had been quietly hoarding every scanned document for years: contracts, tax forms, even employee IDs.
When the company decided to sell the old copier, they didn’t wipe its memory. The buyer? A hacker posing as a reseller. Within days, sensitive data was on the dark web, and the business faced a compliance nightmare.
The nerve-wracking truth: Every connected device—from printers to smart thermostats—can be a gateway for cybercriminals. If it stores data, treat it like a computer. Wipe it. Secure it. Or risk turning office equipment into your biggest liability.
Cybersecurity Tip: Before you retire any device, ask yourself: “Would I hand this to a stranger with all my secrets inside?” If the answer is no, then wipe it clean—or better yet, shred the hard drive like yesterday’s bad coffee order.
Don’t let your copier moonlight as a cybercriminal. Contact Nevtec today for a full security audit and peace of mind. Because hackers love office equipment almost as much as they love your data.
