Lexmark spyware

[db]

fwiw:
Link
"...after initially denying the allegations, Lexmark acknowledged installing tracking software that reported printer and cartridge use back to the company for survey purposes."

"...the program, found on the X5250 installation software, embeds itself in the registry and monitors the use of the printer through DLL files in the c:\program_files\lexmark500 folder."

 

[Chaotic42]

Hmmm... Anyone got a fix for this?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Another Link for those that are affected: If You Have a Lexmark Printer, You May Also Have Lexmark Spyware :|

 

[InlineFive]

I'm pretty interested to know how he watched what the program was installing. Anyone know how this can be accomplished?

 

[HappyPuppy]

And on Channel 5 we learn that Trojan condoms have an IED chip imbedded into them that monitors how long it takes for the member to ejaculate. Updates at 10.

 

[db]

I wonder if Lexmark is considering using this to deny warranty service if you don't use Lexmark carts.
They may put that in future TOS/warranty.
Their software does report the serial # along with the data, even though they "don't collect personal data".

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Another Link for those that are affected: If You Have a Lexmark Printer, You May Also Have Lexmark Spyware :|

Is this for all their printers or just that model?

I have a lexmark Z600. I wonder if that has their 'tracking software' as well.

 

[Viperoni]

Why anyone would buy a Lexmark printer is beyond me

 

[CarlKillerMiller]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
And on Channel 5 we learn that Trojan condoms have an IED chip imbedded into them that monitors how long it takes for the member to ejaculate. Updates at 10.

You're being especially b!tchy tonight. That time of the month?

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
And on Channel 5 we learn that Trojan condoms have an IED chip imbedded into them that monitors how long it takes for the member to ejaculate. Updates at 10.

True.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
And on Channel 5 we learn that Trojan condoms have an IED chip imbedded into them that monitors how long it takes for the member to ejaculate. Updates at 10.

What if the counter doesn't get to one? Does it count as zero? I'd be kind of embarrased if it doesn't round up.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Chraticn

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
And on Channel 5 we learn that Trojan condoms have an IED chip imbedded into them that monitors how long it takes for the member to ejaculate. Updates at 10.

You're being especially b!tchy tonight. That time of the month?

I guess you don't know HappyPuppy yet Chraticn! :evil:

 

[DeeKnow]

Originally posted by: Viperoni
Why anyone would buy a Lexmark printer is beyond me

cause they print real good...??? or maybe that's not the whole point of getting a printer...?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: DeeKnow

Originally posted by: Viperoni
Why anyone would buy a Lexmark printer is beyond me

cause they print real good...??? or maybe that's not the whole point of getting a printer...?

thy dont print any better then what canon adn epson make, but the DO cost MORE and their ink costs MORE

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: DeeKnow

Originally posted by: Viperoni
Why anyone would buy a Lexmark printer is beyond me

cause they print real good...??? or maybe that's not the whole point of getting a printer...?

thy dont print any better then what canon adn epson make, but the DO cost MORE and their ink costs MORE

Not if you're an Anandtech Hot Dealer!
My z53 and z45 were free (I think the z45 might even have been better than free) and I refill the cartridges (one is on refill 12). If one dies I have another better than free z45 in the closet waiting.

Actually their cartridges are insanely expensive if you have to replace them. Wasteful as it may be, I have been able to replace the printer cheaper than buying new cartridges.

 

[BespinReactorShaft]

Damn, I didn't know Lexmark had it in them. :frown:

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
And on Channel 5 we learn that Trojan condoms have an IED chip imbedded into them that monitors how long it takes for the member to ejaculate. Updates at 10.

What if the counter doesn't get to one? Does it count as zero? I'd be kind of embarrased if it doesn't round up.

We don't know because we've only given it to ATOTers to try.