Will somebody target you personally with such a thing?
But ask yourself this.
The cable can do just about anything you would want to avoid.
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And because it has its own Wi-Fi access point, it can exfiltrate all your data directly.
This bypasses any internet-facing security because it doesn’t use the internet.
If you plug something into your machine or phone, it has a scary level of access.
O.MG
Carry Protection
You probably won’t ever get targeted by an O.MG.
For starters, just the basic versioncosts $120.
But even if you were, there’s a 100% safe way to avoid its hacking abilities.
Don’t plug it in.
That’s easier said than done.
Avoid any cables you see in public places," says Yeganeh.
Windows users should make sureUSB autorun is disabled, which stops apps on USB sticks from launching on insert.
Always carry your cables, a battery backup, or a trusted charger.
And plug your charger directly into the power socket.
If you really cannot avoid using public cables to charge your gear, use a USB condom.
This is simply a USB adapter with the data pins removed, so it can only pass power.
Making your own from a USB-A adapter is easy.
But if you decide to buy one, verify you trust the vendor, or all bets are off.
