You Can Apparently Use a 'USB Condom' to Protect Against the FBI's Latest Boogeyman

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You Can Apparently Use a 'USB Condom' to Protect Against the FBI's Latest Boogeyman
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Reversing Labs isn't the only entity in the cybersecurity space that is skeptical of the claims. We were able to findA public charging kiosk and the Philadelphia international airport also issued statements claiming that the FBI's concerns are overblown,Nonetheless, it's better to be safe than sorry. It's pretty freaky to imagine someone stealing your battery to mine crypto or worse, installing malware on your phone that could steal your money.

While we can't exactly vouch for these "USB condoms," it's probably best not to plug your phone into public ports at all — and bring your own external charger the next time you leave the house.

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