--- title: Northampton Computer Repair Blog | Hackers description: Hackers | Our learning center blog is about you the customer. We believe answering questions and helping to educate the consumer about all things IT is what a business should do --- ## [Northampton Computer Repair](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/) 413-341-3571 12 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 # Our Blog ## [Network Security: How can I keep my printers from being hacked?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/network-security-how-to-keep-my-printers-from-being-hacked) Posted by [Chris Allard](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/chris-allard) on Mon, Mar 16, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/hub/166626/file-2623147724-jpg/images/_hp_printer_prank_lcd_display_change.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/network-security-how-to-keep-my-printers-from-being-hacked) ### **Why would a hacker want my printer?** Networked printer security is often an overlooked security vulnerability area and being overlooked is what a hacker with malicious intent (we'll call them ["black hats](http://www.howtogeek.com/157460/hacker-hat-colors-explained-black-hats-white-hats-and-gray-hats/)" here) looks for when wanting to penetrate a network or subnet. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/network-security-how-to-keep-my-printers-from-being-hacked) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/network-security-how-to-keep-my-printers-from-being-hacked#comments-listing) Tags: [Hacking](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/hacking), [wireless security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/wireless-security), [Hackers](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/hackers), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security) ## [The 3 Most Important Factors when Choosing the Best Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus) Posted by [Chris Allard](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/chris-allard) on Thu, Jan 22, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-2351137973-png/images/Which-antivirus.png) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus) Choosing which anti-virus protection is best for you isn't always that easy. There are a lot of options out there, with varying price tags. What makes one anti-virus program better than another? There are usually 3 important factors that you should judge them by. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus#comments-listing) Tags: [Viruses](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/viruses), [Hackers](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/hackers), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Protection](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/protection), [Virus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/virus), [internet security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/internet-security), [kaspersky lab](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/kaspersky-lab) ## [Don't Get Duped By Scammers on the Internet](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/321354/don-t-get-duped-by-scammers-on-the-internet) Posted by [Serges LaRiviere](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/serges-lariviere) on Sun, Oct 27, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/magic-790704_1280.png) With the advent of Social Media such as FaceBook, Twitter and other social media sites the chances of getting duped by [scammers ](http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=scammer)on the Internet has grown exponentially. The internet has made communicating back and forth between one country and another a normal every day occurance. A person in Boston, MA can instantly chat with someone in England by video or text with no lag in communication time. This all makes staying in touch with family, friends and businesses much easier, yet it also opens up the world to many more chain letters, scams, and other unethical attempts to take advantage of the unsuspecting person. There are ways to avoid the major scams and spams out there between knowing the common attempts and always being vigilant to avoid new scams. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/321354/don-t-get-duped-by-scammers-on-the-internet) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/321354/don-t-get-duped-by-scammers-on-the-internet#comments-listing) Tags: [Scams](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/scams), [Spams](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/spams), [Hackers](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/hackers), [Avoiding Scams](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/avoiding-scams), [E-mail security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/e-mail-security) [All posts](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/all) Search for More Posts Find it! ### Subscribe to Email Updates *Disclosure: We may include links in our articles for products and services we recommend, in very few cases we may receive an affiliate referral fee if you purchase or subscribe via our link* ## Our Most Popular Posts | **Kaspersky Lab's Award-Winning Software** **_____________________________________** **Data Security Has Never Been So Easy** **[![How Much Is Your Data Worth to You? 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