For at least six months, Procolored’s official printer software was infected with malware, including remote access Trojans and cryptocurrency stealers. This significant security breach was discovered through independent analysis, leading to an investigation and temporary removal of the software.
Affected: Procolored customers, printer models (F8, F13, F13 Pro, V6, V11 Pro, VF13 Pro), cybersecurity researchers
Affected: Procolored customers, printer models (F8, F13, F13 Pro, V6, V11 Pro, VF13 Pro), cybersecurity researchers
Keypoints
- Procolored’s official printer software was infected with malware for at least six months.
- The malware included remote access Trojans (XRedRAT) and clipboard coin stealers (SnipVex).
- Files infected with malware were hosted on Mega.nz and linked from the company’s support website.
- The malware stolen nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency via the SnipVex coin stealer.
- Procolored temporarily removed the software and issued a security scan to ensure safety before re-uploading.