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bucolic_frolic

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2. Smartphone Condom devices prevent access to your phone will still charging it

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 07:47 AM

Aug 7

USB Data Blocker:

This small device plugs into the public USB port and allows only power to flow to your phone, preventing any data transfer.

It acts as a physical barrier against potential data theft or malware installation.
Look for adapters specifically designed for charging only, blocking data transfer.

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If You Use the Public Phone Chargers at the Airport, the FBI Has a Warning for You [View all] Callalily Aug 7 OP

Another way for them to intrude into our devices. Norrrm Aug 7 #1

Smartphone Condom devices prevent access to your phone will still charging it bucolic_frolic Aug 7 #2

Thanks for alerting me to something useful I was not aware of. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 7 #3

Thanks for sharing this information. Callalily Aug 7 #4