Smarter Printers Necessitate Better Security
It turns out that it wasn’t just my imagination.
About a month ago, what had ordinarily been a brief delay to scan and email documents suddenly became . . . much longer (in some cases, as long as 20 minutes).
High Tech Swiss Army Knives
The explanation?
Today’s sophisticated, combination scanner/copier/faxes include hard drives for storage, and are networked to multiple computers.
While that makes the devices more useful, it also makes them potential targets for hackers.
To protect clients and agents, Edina Realty added extra security software.
Presumably, other vigilant brokers are doing likewise . . .
See also, “Memo to Home Buyers, Pre-Closing: Be VERY Careful Who You Wire Money To.”
