PortaPow 5ft Data Blocker Micro USB Cable Compatible with Android Smartphones etc.

PortaPow Personal Computer Security keys & privacy

1 HN user recommended this in 2015, in one comment.

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baddox 2015-02-10 linked amazon.com View on HN

in Dead Drops, 2 replies deep

Do the "charge-only" USB cables fix this vulnerability?

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What Amazon says

Uses 20AWG copper cable for lower resistance and faster charging than a budget micro USB cable.
Prevents your device going into 'data transfer' mode when connected to a computer, prevents data theft / viruses when charging from an unknown USB socket and lets you use a computer just like a mains charger.
New for 2015 - TPE Rubber-like cable is more flexible, environmentally friendly and tactile than cheaper PVC plastic.
Hardwired with the Fast Charge USB signal - If you have purchased a mains or car USB charger but find that it charges your device slower or not at all, this will most likely solve the problem.
Charge-only cables are NOT compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 (also known as Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge, Motorola Turbo Charge) Search for PortaPow 20AWG Sync Cables instead.

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