Traveling? This $7 gadget protects your phone from treacherous USB charging ports
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Data-only charging cables and adapters protect your phone from attackers while charging at an unknown USB power plug. And at about $7 or so, it's a handy addition to your carryon bag.
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This cheap gadget can stop your smartphone or tablet being hacked at an airport, hotel or cafe
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SIMPLE & EASY: The USB Defender is the simple and easy solution to keeping your data safe from unwanted data breach. This device will always keep your
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USB Defender | Data Blocker | Blocks Unwanted Data Transfers | Protects Smartphone & Tablets From Public Charging Stations | Hack Proof, 100%
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