Public USB ports in Seoul let malware into my phone, backup everything guys

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Carried a cheap USB data blocker after my own scare last year. It was like five bucks online and only lets the power through, no data connection at all. Saved me at so many airports, why don't more people use these?

brooke_murray1mo ago

You've actually needed it at multiple airports? That's terrifying if true. I never thought about how many bad ports might be around. For five bucks, it seems like a no-brainer. Why isn't this more common knowledge? I'm definitely ordering one now.

gray3141mo ago

Honestly it's wild more people don't know. These ports are EVERYWHERE and you just can't trust them. That cheap little blocker is pure peace of mind. It should be as normal as carrying a charging cable. People just don't think about the risk until it's too late.

the_oscar1mo ago

People skip safety for convenience. That "saved me at so many airports" part really stands out. At ORD, I once saw a guy charging his laptop from a public USB hub. He was typing passwords and everything. A data blocker would have cost him less than a coffee. But he probably never heard of juice jacking. Most folks don't until their info is stolen. It's a shame because these blockers are so simple and cheap.