Since the release of iOS 11.4.1, some readers have complained that their iOS devices aren’t charging, or are charging only after being unlocked. There’s a simple explanation: the new USB Restricted ...

Reality Leigh Winner, a former National Security Agency contractor, allegedly used a flash drive to download classified information. Here’s how to stop that from happening at your agency. Phil ...

Windows 10 admins haven't been able to selectively block USB devices in the past, but now they can thanks to Microsoft's new layered Group Policy feature. Windows 10 Group Policies are a way for ...

Even when your Chromebook is locked, bad actors can access it using a "Rubber Ducky," or malicious USB drive that mimics a keyboard. Chrome OS will soon put a stop to those attacks with a feature ...

Are you the owner of a 7 series Gigabyte motherboard? Tired of all those hackers plugging flash drives into your computer and giving you viruses? If so, Gigabyte has the download for you! Today, ...

A new security feature in Apple’s upcoming macOS 13 Ventura will automatically block new USB-C devices from communicating with the operating system until the accessory can be approved by the user.

Ever since I learned about the threat of “juice-jacking” — the possibility that plugging your mobile device into a random power charging station using a USB cord could jeopardize the data on that ...

Future USB-C devices will confirm the authenticity of connected peripherals, which could lead to future iPhones, iPads, and Macs only accepting fully-compliant chargers and rejecting hazardous devices ...

Do you know that malware can enter your PC through your USB drive? Yes, every time you connect a USB drive to your computer system, it is at risk of getting malware, and the reason could be the ...

Think twice before plugging in. From malware-laden USB drives to fire-hazard cables, we list 5 devices that should stay far away from your phone's USB port.