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 ...

A new security feature in Apple’s upcoming macOS 13 Ventura will automatically block new USB-C devices from communicating with the operating system until the accessory can be approved by the user.

A dongle that plugs into a USB port of a computer to safely charge a device. Also called a "USB condom," the device being charged is plugged into the data blocker, which passes through only the ...

In general, plugging your phone into unknown devices or outlets, such as a computer, storage devices, or any other type of thumb drive, is not a safe move. So, how about those free charging stations ...

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, ...