We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than ...

However, the USB-C specification only accounts for ... people online disappointed when it comes to existence of data blocker cables. Some chargers don’t bother with negotiation, but some of ...

"A USB data blocker is a small device that prevents ... Smartphone owners are warned against using USB cables and charge points in places like airports, translations, hotels, pubs and restaurants.

Before USB was a thing ... of ports and cables. Zoom past a quarter of a century, and nearly every smart electronic is powered by USB — either for charging or data transfer.