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[-] [email protected] 175 points 9 months ago

Plugging into a random usb port is bad security

[-] [email protected] 85 points 9 months ago

Not really bad if you use a power-only cable. If the data pins aren't even wired up, can't move anything other than power.

Not sure if that works with USB-C at anything other than legacy 500mA power draw though, probably not since the device can't communicate for what it supports.

[-] [email protected] 69 points 9 months ago

If your device has good software, it will only allow power unless you authorize a data connection.

[-] [email protected] 63 points 9 months ago

* Assuming there is no bug, zero-day, or other vulnerability on the current version of your fully updated device.

Having a power-only cable removes that as a possibility.

[-] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago

Still gotta worry about stuff that could send a ton of current to fry the ports too. USB condoms can help here too but your own power adapter is best.

[-] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago

Ton of voltage. You push voltage and pull current.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

I only push imperial current electron flow style.

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