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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 36 MIN

USB Cables - How to Know if They Have Malicious Hardware

from Let's Talk About Scams · host Talk 4 Podcasting

We all use USB cables for charging and data transfer. How do you know if the USB cable you have is good or does it have malicious hacker hardware?Tune in to learn the signs that a USB cable has malicious hacker hardware, how to protect yourself, highly rated USB cables, and cell phone settings.What about power blocks - should you use those instead of plugging into public charging stations?Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Let’s Talk About Scams TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Let’s Talk About Scams Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual professional / legal advice. The podcast information was carefully compiled from vetted sources and references; however, R.O.S.E. Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly cannot guarantee that you will not fall victim to a scam.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-scams--6483699/support.

We all use USB cables for charging and data transfer. How do you know if the USB cable you have is good or does it have malicious hacker hardware?Tune in to learn the signs that a USB cable has malicious hacker hardware, how to protect yourself, highly rated USB cables, and cell phone settings.What about power blocks - should you use those instead of plugging into public charging stations?Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Let’s Talk About Scams TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Let’s Talk About Scams Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual professional / legal advice. The podcast information was carefully compiled from vetted sources and references; however, R.O.S.E. Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly cannot guarantee that you will not fall victim to a scam.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-scams--6483699/support.

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We all use USB cables for charging and data transfer. How do you know if the USB cable you have is good or does it have malicious hacker hardware?Tune in to learn the signs that a USB cable has malicious hacker hardware, how to protect yourself,...

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