We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The best offense is a good defense is a proverb that rings true when discussing many subjects, including consumer tech. Protecting our ...

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 ...

In April 2023, security officials issued a warning to people using free USB port charging stations you typically see at airports, stadiums and sometimes on the street. “If your battery is running low, ...

Exercise caution when charging your phone in public places or borrowing a charger from someone -- you might get hacked. This illustration was generated using ChatGPT and is intended solely for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While most people have become accustomed to connecting to Wi-Fi using their phones or tablets, anyone who handles data-heavy tasks knows that ...