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UK office workers dismiss cybersecurity threat of printers
Printers continue to pose a significant and often overlooked cybersecurity risk to businesses in the UK, as only 14% of employees who have had training on new cyber threats have been specifically trained on printer security, according to a new European survey of 11,000 office employees, including 1,000 in the UK, conducted by Sharp Europe. The survey reveals that despite the growing concern over cyber threats, many businesses are failing to secure critical endpoints like printers and multi- function printers (MFPs) or provide sufficient training to employees, leaving organisations vulnerable to data breaches and cyberattacks. In fact, according to these employees, 29% of UK businesses have no specific IT security measures in place to cover printers. It seems that many office workers, having adapted to remote work, have developed poor printer security habits. As 28% admit to printing files sent via email from home on work printers, while 21% print files downloaded from non-work related websites without considering the associated risks. Worryingly, only 18% of employees are aware that leaving printouts in MFP output
trays can present significant cybersecurity threats that include disclosure of sensitive information to unauthorised individuals, enabling information gathering for social engineering as well as data compliance violations. The research found that only 8% of employees see MFPs as the greatest IT security threat in the office. This highlights that businesses aren’t recognising and addressing the security risks posed by seemingly innocuous office devices, emphasising the urgent need for businesses to rethink their approach to office cybersecurity. “Printers are frequently underestimated in UK businesses by daily users who perceive them as posing no cyber threat, making them an easy target for cybercriminals,” said Matt Riley, director for information security at Sharp in UK and Europe. “Our findings underscore the urgent need for businesses across the UK to secure all office endpoint devices, and to ensure that employees are properly trained to recognise risks and prevent breaches. In the current cyber landscape, securing overlooked endpoints such as printers is vital to ensure a comprehensive IT security strategy.” n
Matt Riley director for information security
sharp.co.uk
Only 14% of employees who have had training on new cyber threats have been specifically trained on printer security.
Fujifilm appoints UK distributor for Acuity Triton
Following the global launch of the Acuity Triton featuring AQUAFUZE ink technology, Fujifilm has appointed Soyang Europe as the official distribution partner for the Acuity Triton in the UK. The deal strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies and marks the latest addition to Soyang Europe’s portfolio of Fujifilm technology, as the company has been acting as an official distributor of the Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra since 2023. “The Acuity Triton represents a true innovation in the wide format sector,”
said Mark Mashiter, managing director, Soyang Europe. “It addresses many of the frustrations customers have had with traditional latex and solvent technologies – offering genuine advantages in flexibility, sustainability and performance. We are excited to bring this solution to the UK and to continue strengthening our partnership with Fujifilm.” Soyang Europe is set to install a demonstration unit at its headquarters and will begin an extensive programme of customer engagement and training to introduce the technology to the market. n
soyang.co.uk
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