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How to tell if your USB cable is hiding malicious hacker hardware

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Malicious USB-C cables can do much more than transfer data or files between devices.

These cables hide malicious hardware that can intercept data, eavesdrop on phone calls and messages.

Manufacturer Anker , Apple , Belkin , and Ugreen have rigorous quality-control processes that prevent malicious hardware parts from making it into cables.