Accessory maker Plugable just launched a collection of USB-C data-blocker charging cables. The cables transfer only power, not data, and therefore prevent “juice jacking” attacks at public charging ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let's run through a simulation of a nightmarish morning: You wake up late and have a flight to catch. You throw all your stuff in a carry-on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The best offense is a good defense is a proverb that rings true when discussing many subjects, including consumer tech. Protecting our ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, staying secure while charging your devices on the go is more important than ever. USB data blockers are simple tools that protect your smartphone or tablet from ...

USB Data Blockers, or USB Condoms, are small devices designed to protect data when charging devices in public places. They block data transfer, allowing only power transmission through them. Juice ...

In general, plugging your phone into unknown devices or outlets, such as a computer, storage devices, or any other type of thumb drive, is not a safe move. So, how about those free charging stations ...

It’s easy, it’s convenient, but it could be a gateway to hackers! We’re talking about USB chargers meant to give you a quick battery boost on the go. But, those charging stations could get hacked.

In a commercial manner, “usb condom” is a security device for preventing data theft through universal serial bus (usb) interface, and is widely used by many smart phone owners to protect their ...

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Perhaps one day in the future, all of our digital connections will be wireless, eliminating the need for wires and cables entirely. In the here and now, however, there are a plethora of devices that ...

USB-C and its Thunderbolt variant are the most up-to-date standards of the USB connector. They allow data-transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, can fast-charge devices up to 240W, and conveniently fit in a ...