A group of security-conscious developers have built a 'USB condom' that can prevent data being accessed on devices being charged in public places.
Many public locations now offer USB charging stations, but it's a trivial task to modify one of these to allow an attacker to access your data. Int3.cc's device cuts off access to the data transfer pins on the USB port, while still permitting access to the power supply.
"If you're going to run around plugging your phone into strange USB ports, at least be safe about it," the team says on its website.
At the time of writing, the USB condom is out of stock, but more units are expected to be delivered on 16 September. It's available in USB Type A and either USB Mini-B or USB Type Micro-B configurations.
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