Can Virus Attacks Computers By Sharing A Printer?

Posted by benny in Barebone PC on May 12th, 2009 | 7 responses

I run a small business and had 2 computers in my office. I used one computer to do all the office work like keeping record & data, letters etc and the other which is connected to internet for email, research, etc. Both computers are sharing same printer. If the computer that connected to internet get attacked by a virus, does my other computer will be attacked too?

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7 Responses to “Can Virus Attacks Computers By Sharing A Printer?”

  1. Anonymous says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:47 am

    A printer only accepts data from the P.C of what to print out. I don’t think a printer can accept any malicious code from one P.C and send that to another P.C. I know they like to throw the word “infection” around, but the spread of a virus is different from the spread of a common cold. :)

  2. Memarh P says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:47 am

    You should choose a full system scan to find the virus. And should regularly update antivirus.http://malware-virus-spyware-remover-too…

  3. Mark Nightro says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:47 am

    Through Network yes it is possible but if they are both connected to same printer by itself then no a printer cant transfer viruses because its a hardware or accessory however you wanna call it.

  4. JZ says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:47 am

    Well no since a printer can’t pass malicious information unless you passed it to your other computer.

  5. rickydgm says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:47 am

    Both are hooked up to both PCs then yes.

  6. Shariq says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:47 am

    no it will not get attacked

  7. pyrothah says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:47 am

    no

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