In today’s tech-driven world, charging cables are indispensable. However, recent findings about compromised USB-C cables have highlighted significant risks associated with third-party accessories. Security experts warn that hackers can embed tiny computers within ordinary-looking cables, transforming them into tools for cyberattacks.
What Makes These Cables Dangerous?
Hackers have developed methods to integrate small electronic components, such as Wi-Fi antennas and microchips, into USB-C cables. These cables appear and function like regular charging cables, allowing users to charge their devices or transfer data. However, behind the scenes, they can connect to the internet, monitor user activity, and even gain control of connected devices.
Security researcher Mike Grover, creator of the O.MG cable used in ethical hacking demonstrations, explains the risks: “A compromised cable could host keylogging software to capture everything typed on a device, deploy malware, or extract sensitive data—all without the user’s knowledge. It looks just like a real cable.”
The Role of CT Scans in Exposing Threats
Specialized CT scanning has shed light on the internal components of malicious USB-C cables. Lumafield, a company specializing in CT scans, recently analyzed one such cable. The high-quality scans revealed stacks of chips and an embedded Wi-Fi antenna hidden inside the cable. Despite these modifications, the cable’s appearance and size remain unchanged, making it ne
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