Your computer is likely infected with malware if you have used this printer before.
Make sure your computer is free of malware if you have a Procolored printer, especially one that uses UV ink.
When content creator Cameron Coward tested a $6,000 Procolored printer, his antivirus software detected malware in the software embedded in the USB drive.
One of the viruses was a USB-transmitted worm, and the other was a file containing the Floxif malware, which modifies executable programs.
However, security firm G Data became interested in the user's case after he shared it on Reddit, and began investigating Procolored's installation files.
They discovered that the official download files contained two different types of malware. One was a backdoor, allowing attackers to gain access even when the system was inactive. The other threat was a Trojan designed to steal cryptocurrency.
Procolored finally acknowledged the issue and provided the following justification after G Data released their findings.
They claim that the virus may have been introduced because the software was first transferred from USB drives.
She added that the program's default language is Chinese, which may cause some antivirus programs to incorrectly identify it as malware.
The company explained that it temporarily removed all software from its website on May 8, 2024, to review it and release clean versions.
You should run a good antivirus program if you recently downloaded Procolored software for this type of printer, according to experts.
Check your antivirus software settings to see if you have created any security exceptions based on your printer software.
They suggest performing a clean install and formatting your entire system if you find out you are infected.