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 ...

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Can a single cable redefine both charging speed and device security? Plugable believes so with its newest lineup of high-wattage, charge-only USB-C cables. As concerns about data theft at public ...

The port you use to charge your smartphone is the same one you can use to transfer data. And the FBI, FCC, and other government officials have recently re-issued warnings that hackers could use that ...

Anyone who needs to charge their smartphone or tablet devices whilst on the move from USB ports that might not be secure and on other networks or devices. Maybe interested in a new device called the ...

Let’s be clear – it’s not enough to have USB-C to USB-C cables. There’s a lot of cables that we might want to acquire for our day-to-day use, perhaps, for a transition period while we still own some ...

TSA and FCC issue new alerts about "juice jacking" risks at public charging stations Cybercriminals are using public USB ports to install malware or steal personal data Experts urge consumers to use ...

The port you use to charge your smartphone is the same one you can use to transfer data. And the FBI, FCC, and other government officials have recently re-issued warnings that hackers could use that ...