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 ...

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 April 2023, security officials issued a warning to people using free USB port charging stations you typically see at airports, stadiums and sometimes on the street. “If your battery is running low, ...

A dongle that plugs into a USB port of a computer to safely charge a device. Also called a "USB condom," the device being charged is plugged into the data blocker, which passes through only the ...

Get a GoCable 8-in-1 EDC charging cable on sale for just $20.99. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals With multiple devices to manage and little room for bulky chargers, it helps to have an all-in-one solution to ...

A new security feature in Apple’s upcoming macOS 13 Ventura will automatically block new USB-C devices from communicating with the operating system until the accessory can be approved by the user.

USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end ...