FBI warns against using public USB charging ports
FBI warns against using public USB charging ports
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FBI warns against using public USB charging ports
There is a discussion on Hacker News, but feel free to comment here as well.
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Don't forget your USB condoms
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Power banks. I'm a huge proponent of them because it solves this problem while also not keeping you stuck at an outlet somewhere.
You can charge the portable power bank at any USB port: computer, wall USB, airport, clock radio, airplane, vehicle, public kiosk, etc. Then it'll keep a charge for weeks and allow you to charge your devices anywhere. And because it doesn't have storage capability at all, you'll never be susceptible to this kind of attack...
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Is there any evidence that this kind of attack has ever been used?
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I'm pretty sure that the FBI issued the warning just intended on posting a cyber security best practice every day people could use. Then the media latched onto it as if it was an emergency announcement.
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Cargo culting security in a way that decreases convenience makes people less likely to follow security advice that mitigates an actual threat. Spending good will credit on far-fetched threats is foolish.
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"CDC warns against using public flashlights"
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Isnt that why usb charge only cables are a thing? :')