Lucknow Press
A device called ‘USB Condom’ is becoming very popular these days. This device is becoming popular because people are afraid of charging their phones from USB ports in public places. USB Condom or USB Data Blocker is a small device that stops data transfer in your phone or tablet but allows electricity to pass so that your phone can be charged.
These devices cost around Rs 500 and you can buy them online. PortaPow USB data blocker is a popular device. You just have to connect it to the USB cable and it stops data transfer when your phone is connected to a public USB charging station. That is, this device turns your USB cable into just a charging cable and stops data transfer.
USB condoms are becoming necessary because ‘juice jacking’ i.e. USB charging scam has increased a lot. Attackers put malware in these public charging stations and when someone plugs their phone in for charging, their phone may get ransomware or their personal data like passwords may be stolen.
Fraudsters often hang charging cables in public places so that people get tempted to charge their phones. So if you see such a thing somewhere, do not charge your phone. You can use a USB data blocker for safe charging.
Often, when you get scammed with a USB charger, ransomware gets installed on your phone. This locks your phone and you will not be able to use it until you pay the money. This amount can be quite high and you do not even know if they will unlock your phone after paying the money.
