About using malicious chargers to take over the phone by sending fake input events through the USB port. There are cables that protect against that if you want to be prepared. This one is micro USB though you could add a type C adapter if you want. It still won’t do fast charging though.
That’s interesting, though wireless charging can be slower, and not all phones have it (mind doesn’t). I’ll keep it in mind though I tend to be suspicious of wireless, and wonder if some security exploit might turn up with wireless charging sometime. I had figured on just bringing a powerbank if I’m expecting to use any suspicious chargers. It hasn’t been much of an issue for me so far though.
About using malicious chargers to take over the phone by sending fake input events through the USB port. There are cables that protect against that if you want to be prepared. This one is micro USB though you could add a type C adapter if you want. It still won’t do fast charging though.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2379
See also:
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=usb+condom
You can also put a USB port blocker and exclusively charge wirelessly, which is what I do. I just don’t trust USB.
That’s interesting, though wireless charging can be slower, and not all phones have it (mind doesn’t). I’ll keep it in mind though I tend to be suspicious of wireless, and wonder if some security exploit might turn up with wireless charging sometime. I had figured on just bringing a powerbank if I’m expecting to use any suspicious chargers. It hasn’t been much of an issue for me so far though.
It is slower, but still fast enough for me.
Yep. I carry around a USB data protector in my bag at all times. They’re tiny, by 20. Put them around You’re going to lose them. They’re great.