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`This Printer company served you malware for months, called them false positives

Published on: 2025-07-02 16:44:50

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works If you own a Procolored inkjet printer, particularly one of the UV models, you might want to check your system for malware, especially if you downloaded the companion software within the past six months, since Procolored was recently found to be distributing malicious software. The first alarm came from Cameron Coward, the creator behind the YouTube channel "Serial Hobbyism." Known for his DIY electronics and tech reviews, Coward was in the middle of reviewing a $6,000 Procolored UV printer and attempting to install its companion software from the included USB drive when his antivirus flagged malware. The threats identified were a USB-spreading worm and a Floxif file infector. When Coward reported the issue to Procolored, the company initially dismissed it as a case of false positives. Still unconvinced by Procolored's assurances, Coward turned to Reddit in search of expert insight. ... Read full article.