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O.MG hacked USB Cables

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Think about this if you find a cable on street, coffee shop, etc.

Works on Apple, Linux and Windows.

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/02/13/evil-usb-o-mg-cable-opens-up-wi-fi-to-remote-attacks/

To think when I still traveled extensively, some laughed when I used my own cables as, airports were being hacked regularly.

That was when 4s ruled, still make for usb to c, mini, etc you can google for them. Power yes, WiFi no.

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And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!

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