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  • Why You Should Never Plug In an Unknown USB Device

    Why You Should Never Plug In an Unknown USB Device

    Let’s set the scene: You’re out in the world, doing what you do, when you stumble upon an abandoned USB flash drive. What could be inside? Perhaps it’s simply someone’s spreadsheets from work — maybe alongside some information identifying the owner, allowing you to return it. But also, maybe government secrets? The only way to…


  • Are You Charging Your Devices As Fast As Possible?

    Are You Charging Your Devices As Fast As Possible?

    You might not think about what you plug your phone, tablet, or laptop into as much as you do finding something to give it power. After all, once your device is on the charger, it’s not going to die, and that’s really the main thing. But not all chargers are created equal; if you’re in…


  • How To Check If Your Thunderbolt Ports Can Be Hacked

    If you have a computer with Thunderbolt ports, you may be at risk of a serious firmware flaw known as “Thunderspy.” The vulnerability, which was discovered by security researcher Björn Ruytenberg, affects all Thunderbolt ports and USB-C or DisplayPort ports that support Thunderbolt cables. It gives a hacker full access to everything on your computer,…