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I don't plug my USB devices into strange USB ports (because I don't own a USB condom): See: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/08/beware-of-juice-jacking/ http://
by x1798DE 10y ago
I don't plug my USB devices into strange USB ports (because I don't own a USB condom):
See: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/08/beware-of-juice-jacking/ http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/08/beware-of-juice-jacking/
- rangibaby 10y agoiOS 7 onwards (AFAIK) doesn't allow a data connection by default: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202778 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202778
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- dingo_bat 10y agoNot needed since android will ask you to verify PC fingerprint before exchanging any data or allowing debugging.
- ygra 10y agoI guess it's a case of defense in depth. Software may have vulnerabilities that still allow for data connections despite the prompt. But no data wires being physically present cannot have that problem at all.
- cnvogel 10y agoThere are "charging only cables" available that basically do the same stuff: They have the data-pins bridged in some strange way to persuade the phone and charger to consume/provide maximum charge current. e.g. https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00JL1490G https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00JL1490G No data transfer possible, and the particular cable linked feels as if it would have an adequate copper cross-section for the 2½A it's rated at.
- david-given 10y agoBe careful with those --- the cable is lying to the phone about whether the thing you've plugged it into is a fast charger or not, so if it's not, you can end up drawing way more current than it's rated for. A well designed USB charger will just shut down if this happens. A non well designed USB charger is another matter.