This $82 USB cable hides a Wi-Fi microcontroller inside its connector

A USB cable is not typically something that raises eyebrows. Most people plug one in and move on. But a Kickstarter device is challenging that assumption ...

This normal USB cable secretly wants to be a hacking tool

A new Kickstarter project called Hacknect hides a Wi-Fi-enabled hacking and automation platform inside what appears to be an ...

Not All USB-C Cables Can Transfer Data – Here's How To Tell Which Ones Can

Not all USB-C cables can transfer data or support fast charging speeds. Here's how to identify which cable is right for you ...
9to5Mac

Wireless key-logger hidden inside USB-C to Lightning cable

A USB-C to Lightning cable with a hidden wireless key-logger can enable an attacker to capture everything you type from a distance of up to a mile. Any tech-literate person knows you should never plug ...
SlashGear

Are All USB-C Cables The Same? What You Need To Know Before You Buy

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...