Even though nine out of ten office workers in Europe do not recognise printers of MFPs as a security risk, they are as much of a target for hackers as a laptop or a PC and need to be protected through technology and safe user behaviour.
48% of workers were not aware that printer and MFPs could be hacked
55% of workers didn't know that hackers can intercept a scan
40% of people have never received any training or formal advice on how to use an MFP securely
31% of people knew that only authorised staff carried out printer maintenance in their workplace.
52% of workers who have a printer/ MFP in their workplace said that anyone can use these devices freely, without authentication.