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Blansky · 10 December 2024, 01:57 AM

Didn't see this before.....charging cables able to copy your stuff....

https://bgr.com/tech/iphone-charging...y-accessories/

INC · 10 December 2024, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

Didn't see this before.....charging cables able to copy your stuff....

Thanks for sharing, this was new to me too.

ltmgeller · 10 December 2024, 03:40 AM

Good to know. Thanks for the heads up

enjoythemusic · 10 December 2024, 04:27 AM

Beware QR codes as well. Easy hack is to put a sticker over a real sign's / ad's QR.

Maleg · 10 December 2024, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Beware QR codes as well. Easy hack is to put a sticker over a real sign's / ad's QR.

That happened to me this weekend. Scammers are ubiquitous these days.

MrGoat · 10 December 2024, 04:41 AM

Very scary. Thanks for the heads up!!

It’s only going to get worse unfortunately.

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Tri-Tip · 11 December 2024, 02:26 AM

That's crazy. I figured not using public USB ports for charging (Use A/C charging block instead) was safe enough.

77T · 11 December 2024, 03:14 AM

For context, here’s a typical USB-C connector from Amazon Basics. It has a PCB, but no active electronics; the PCB is just used to connect the pins to the right wires in the cable.

Amazon Basic is safe for now - if a cable is too cheap online, then YOU are the target.

https://a.co/d/gkyM0Eo

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White Collar Boy · 11 December 2024, 12:53 PM

I don’t know why the author is so cautious as to only recommend OEM charging cables (or a CT machine). Surely any big brand third-party from a reputable stockist would also be okay?

Blansky · 12 December 2024, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

I don’t know why the author is so cautious as to only recommend OEM charging cables (or a CT machine). Surely any big brand third-party from a reputable stockist would also be okay?

Possibly because the BGR site stands for Boy Genius Report which was a fanboy site dedicated to Steve Jobs/Apple back in the day.

I'm guessing they are ardent Apple supporters, and promote anything Apple, but I thought the story was sort of impressive in the fact that there are so many ways to screw us over that we aren't aware of.

brandrea · 12 December 2024, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

Possibly because the BGR site stands for Boy Genius Report which was a fanboy site dedicated to Steve Jobs/Apple back in the day.

I'm guessing they are ardent Apple supporters, and promote anything Apple, but I thought the story was sort of impressive in the fact that there are so many ways to screw us over that we aren't aware of.

I KNEW there was a conspiracy

East Bay Rider · 11 December 2024, 03:26 PM

The assault never stops.

10 December 2024, 01:57 AM	#1
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,809	Charging cables hack.... Didn't see this before.....charging cables able to copy your stuff.... https://bgr.com/tech/iphone-charging...y-accessories/ __________________ OlllllllO

10 December 2024, 03:40 AM	#3
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10 December 2024, 04:27 AM	#4
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10 December 2024, 04:41 AM	#6
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,515	Charging cables hack.... Very scary. Thanks for the heads up!! It’s only going to get worse unfortunately. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2024, 03:14 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,047	For context, here’s a typical USB-C connector from Amazon Basics. It has a PCB, but no active electronics; the PCB is just used to connect the pins to the right wires in the cable. Amazon Basic is safe for now - if a cable is too cheap online, then YOU are the target. https://a.co/d/gkyM0Eo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 December 2024, 02:26 AM	#7
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	That's crazy. I figured not using public USB ports for charging (Use A/C charging block instead) was safe enough.

11 December 2024, 12:53 PM	#9
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,865	I don’t know why the author is so cautious as to only recommend OEM charging cables (or a CT machine). Surely any big brand third-party from a reputable stockist would also be okay?

11 December 2024, 03:26 PM	#12
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,076	The assault never stops. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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