We’ve all seen public charging cables in airports, taxis and cafes. But are they safe to use? We asked the experts.

When your Android device refuses to charge despite being plugged in, it can be frustrating and disruptive. This comprehensive ...

With federal authorities warning people to avoid using public phone charging stations in places like airports, shopping malls and hotels, there are a number of steps people can take to protect their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Hacking a smartphone through an insecure USB port is a topic ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Those charging kiosks in airports, hotels and malls are so tempting when you’re out and about with a dying phone. Their owners promise they’re safe. The government disagrees, and so do I. Groan, I ...

That small black lump on your charger cable is a ferrite bead, a vital component that filters out electrical noise. This ...

Think twice before grabbing a third-party USB-C charging cable for your iPhone — hackers may be using them as tools to spy on you. Using high-quality CT scans, Bruner revealed how a seemingly ordinary ...