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Site won't let me read the article, but if I remember correctly from another one of these threads, they're saying that a hacked cartridge could be used to load malware onto the computer itself. If true, the printer itself is hilariously insecure, as are the drivers they provide.
Not saying it's correct, but it would be an interesting way to make sure the printer you installed ink in had "upgraded" firmware. Make the ink carry the firmware and flash when installed......