Flow_GrisuFeb 28, 2024
Zack Whittaker

New, by me: Anycubic customers are reporting that their 3D printers have been hacked and now display a message warning of an alleged security flaw in the company’s systems.

"Immediate action is strongly advised to prevent potential exploitation," reads the message planted on Anycubic 3D printers.

Anycubic's app appears down at the time of publication.

More: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/anycubic-users-3d-printers-hacked-warning/

Anycubic users say their 3D printers were hacked to warn of a security flaw | TechCrunch

Anycubic customers are reporting that their 3D printers have been hacked and now display a message warning of an alleged security flaw in the company's systems.

TechCrunch
Feb 28, 2024 at 6:24pmWeb
Show threadVessOnSecurityFeb 28, 2024
@zackwhittaker They should have 3D-printed the warning...
Show threadCharlie StrossFeb 28, 2024
@zackwhittaker @jackwilliambell I seem to recall a novel from 2010 where hacked 3D printers were a big part of the plot, called "Rule 34", written by some guy who hangs out around here ...
Show threadChristoph Derndorfer-MedoschFeb 28, 2024
@zackwhittaker At least that seems to be a legit exploit whereas the much quoted toothbrush botnet a couple of weeks ago was more of a misunderstanding: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/viral-news-story-of-botnet-with-3-million-toothbrushes-was-too-good-to-be-true/
Viral news story of botnet with 3 million toothbrushes was too good to be true

Journalists reported on hypothetical toothbrush botnet as if it were real.

Ars Technica
Show threadPaulWayFeb 28, 2024
@zackwhittaker And now we see why I turn my Prusa Mk4 off when I'm not using it...
Show threadadamriceFeb 28, 2024
@zackwhittaker It would be more public-spirited if the hack installed patch code.
Show threadA.J.Feb 28, 2024
@zackwhittaker Yet another reason for printers to stay off my network. Just use an SD card to transfer files.
Show threadSebastian ZdrojewskiMar 1, 2024

@zackwhittaker it keeps getting better knowing that you buy stuff you don't own. Cloud down, your 3D printer is down.

"Hi, can I have a dumb device, please?"