About this episode
Naomi Brockwell discusses the risks of using public USB ports and how a USB data blocker can protect your data.
That USB port on the plane or in your car? It's not just a power outlet, it's a computer. And every time you plug in, you're potentially handing it a two-way connection to your phone: power going in, and your data going out. In this video, I break down why plugging your phone into random USB ports can be risky, how attackers can use these connections to steal data or install malware ("juice jacking"), and how a cheap little gadget called a USB data blocker protects you. 00:00 USB Raw Dogging 01:08 Why You Shouldn’t Plug Into Unknown Ports 03:21 Risk of Unintended Data Transfer 05:22 What Is A USB Data Blocker 05:56 How Does it Work 08:44 The Exchange Relying on being perfectly patched and attentive at all times is a bad strategy, especially when you can instead just block the data path and move on for less than the price of a cup of coffee. NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook…
People in this episode
Host: Naomi Brockwell
Topics covered
- USB security
- data protection
- juice jacking
- technology risks
- privacy gadgets
Keywords
- USB ports
- data theft
- malware
- privacy
- technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ludlow Institute
Products: USB data blocker
Books & works: Beginner's Introduction To Privacy
Places: USA
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