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 ...

Protecting ourselves when using public USB ports isn't about reacting after attacks have occurred. This accessory can stop ...

Accessory maker Plugable just launched a collection of data-blocker cables. These transfer only power, not data, and therefore prevent “juice jacking” hacking. Plugging your iPhone or Mac into a ...

Exercise caution when charging your phone in public places or borrowing a charger from someone -- you might get hacked.

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 ...

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The odds say you won’t actually need your seatbelt today. The odds say that your phone won’t be hacked by a random USB-C wall charger, either. But, like a seatbelt, here’s why it’s worth investing in ...

Not all USB Type-C cables are created equal. Some support higher data transfer speeds than others. Some support fast charging and others don’t. And it can be difficult to tell what a cable is capable ...

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...