• halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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      Not really bad if you use a power-only cable. If the data pins aren’t even wired up, can’t move anything other than power.

      Not sure if that works with USB-C at anything other than legacy 500mA power draw though, probably not since the device can’t communicate for what it supports.

      • aeronmelon@lemmy.worldM
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        If your device has good software, it will only allow power unless you authorize a data connection.

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          * Assuming there is no bug, zero-day, or other vulnerability on the current version of your fully updated device.

          Having a power-only cable removes that as a possibility.

          • mitchty@lemmy.sdf.org
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            Still gotta worry about stuff that could send a ton of current to fry the ports too. USB condoms can help here too but your own power adapter is best.

            • frezik
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              53 minutes ago

              Ton of voltage. You push voltage and pull current.

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        A power only USB-C cable is a violation of USB spec, has to be USB 2.0 at the least.

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      4 hours ago

      So’s leaving the house.

      Stay in, bolt the doors, board up the windows, stay safe.

      • dnick@sh.itjust.works
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        Except that isn’t even safe, just paranoid. Sometimes accidents happen because you’re trying to prevent accidents