PortaPow 3rd Gen Data Blocker (Pack of 2) - Protect Against Juice Jacking

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If you’ve traveled several times, you’ve probably had one of those moments when your smartphone ran out of juice. Often, you’d just need a little boost to get going before you get home. One of the most popular ways people boost their devices’ batteries is by using the USB power plugs, usually found at hotels or airports, and other public places. If you ever find your smart battery running low, then public charging ports can really be your saviour. But using these charging stations can really come with a darkside that you should be aware of. This is a particularly bad problem for travelers. If you’re in an airport, for example, you may have no choice but to use one of the little charging kiosks. USB is a unique technology. Most cables can transfer either data or power, but USB can do both. In most situations, this is a good thing. Think of your phone, for example.

Then once you've entered your passcode, scroll to the bottom and flip the " Erase Data" toggle button to the " On" position, then confirm by tapping " Enable". The problem is that it is virtually impossible to tell whether a USB port is compromised or not – but there are still ways to protect your iPhone from the risks. On most modern devices, data transfers are disabled by default, and the connection is only visible on the side that provides the power. This means when you plug your device into a public port, you have no idea where the power is being generated and whether there’s a data transfer risk. What’s At Risk? When you activate the "Find My" feature, you'll be able to locate your iPhone using another Apple device should your iPhone ever get lost or stolen. What's more, you'll be able to wipe all your data off your iPhone remotely to ensure no unauthorized individual will be able to access any of the personal information you have stored on your device.Use a wall charger: Always use your own wall charger and charging cable that you can simply plug into an AC power outlet. This is usually the safest method of charging.

That’s only true of newer devices, however. If you’re using a much older smartphone, it may treat every connection as friendly but then you’d also be some years out of software updates for it to help as well. Use a portable power bank – A power bank might take up some space in your luggage, but it’s not going to steal your data. The UGREEN PowerDot is a great choice. It has a 10,000mAh charge, enough to charge the average smartphone three times over. It also sports both USB Type-A and Type-C ports, with a 20-watt power delivery rate. Released in November 2008, the USB 3.0 specification features a SuperSpeed transfer mode operating at 5.0G bits per second. Gadgets & Smart Home Whether it’s a drone, a smart vacuum or noise cancelling headphones you are looking to buy, our reviewers have tried and tested it before you have to. Why? Many gadgets with USB connectivity, including the iPhone, iPod or GPS navigators, begin chattering through the USB cable as soon as you plug them in.

How real is the threat of juice jacking?

Plug a modern Android phone into an unknown device and the standard default is to charge only. Typically, users have to select to transfer data or photos through a drop-down menu. Apple’s iOS is even more explicit by asking for “trust” in a connected computer, which is a helpful reminder for those who were only aiming to recharge their phones. Then, once you've entered your current passcode, tap on " Change Passcode". Enter your current passcode again. Then, instead of entering a new 6-digit passcode, tap on: To activate the "Find My" feature, open your Settings menu and tap on your name at the top of the screen. Then tap on " Find My" and enable " Find My iPhone". Camera Here you’ll find expert opinions on the latest cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and plenty more. PC & Peripheral All you need to know on the latest PC releases and whether they’re worth their dime.