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Dire warning for why you should never share iPhone chargers

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Summary
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59% Informative

The 'O.MG cable' features a hidden implant with a web server, USB communications and Wi-Fi access.

It can capture keystrokes, steal credentials, exfiltrate data and even plant malware.

Device is designed for hackers who test data systems for vulnerabilities.

The cable has been dubbed the world's 'most dangerous USB cable'.

VR Score

33

Informative language

17

Neutral language

21

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

52

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

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not detected

Time-value

short-lived

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