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BadPower attack can trick devices into setting themselves on fire, security researchers say – techtoday19
Chinese security researchers have found a way to hack smartphone chargers to break or burn the device. The issue, which has been called “BadPower”, was discovered by the Xuanwu Lab, which is a research unit of Chinese technology giant Tencent. The attack make…
Chinese security researchers have found a way to hack smartphone chargers to break or burn the device.
The issue, which has been called BadPower, was discovered by the Xuanwu Lab, which is a research unit of Chinese technology giant Tencent.
The attack makes chargers put out an excessively high voltage, resulting in the device breaking down. It focuses on fast-charging technology chargers, stands, and cables, that can fill up your smartphone faster than standard cables.
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