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Definitely a popular item, though in certain markets (like HNers), there may be considerable hesitation to plug a phone/computer with sensitive business info in
by gnicholas 3y ago
Definitely a popular item, though in certain markets (like HNers), there may be considerable hesitation to plug a phone/computer with sensitive business info into a charger of unknown provenance.
I used to take these but no longer do, since I don’t want to risk any shenanigans anywhere in the supply chain.
- bongripper 3y agoWhere do you source your chargers now where you can track the entire supply chain?
- gnicholas 3y agoMost of my chargers came with the devices, and I assume Apple checks those pretty carefully. I have a couple bricks from Belkin or other well-known brands that have never had issues with security. I don't think most charger companies are at risk for this, but I think the very cheapest ones might. For example, the cheapest TVs are monetized by telemetry because the purchase price alone doesn't make for a sustainable business model. I would think the same thing might happen with chargers.
- fomine3 3y agoOr it can be a classic eavesdropping device.
- robotguy 3y agoMalicious charger = Trojan horse?