Beware of the O.MG Cable that can hijack your smartphone via the charging cable
Where do you charge your smartphone?
Cafes, offices, hotels, event venues... It has become an era where you can quickly charge in convenient places.
But did you know there is a hidden danger there?
It's called the "O MG Cable".
It looks like an ordinary USB cable.
But inside, it contains a small computer and WiFi module, making it a terrifying item that attacks smartphones and PCs.
For example, the moment you plug in the cable to charge,
・It inputs characters on its own (acts as a remote keyboard)
・Keylogging (records entered characters, exposing IDs and passwords)
・Sends stored files externally
・Takes over the camera and microphone
・Geofencing (tracks location to check if you are in a certain place)
Such "Why!?" phenomena can occur.
The official site for O MG Cable is here (it is a legitimate product sold for security research)↓
https://shop.hak5.org
※ Hak5, the seller, is a US organization that handles legal security testing equipment.
"So what should I do?" → The answer: AntiSpyPhone
AntiSpyPhone is designed to be very strong against such USB attacks.
[Safety Point 1] USB connection is initially set to "Do not allow"
Even if you plug USB into your smartphone, data transfer will not start automatically. It asks "Do you trust this connection?" every time.
[Safety Point 2] Recommend USB cables for charging only or use Qi charging
If you use a "charging-only USB cable" without data communication, information cannot be physically extracted.
Using it together with AntiSpyPhone is impenetrable.
If you have a Pixel 7 series or later, you can use Qi charging (wireless back charging), so you can charge even if you physically block the USB-C port.
[Safety Point 3] Blocks automatic execution of USB devices
Prevents "keyboard-type devices" like O.MG Cable from operating automatically. Even if you plug in an unknown cable, it stops immediately.
Even if it looks normal, you must not trust it anymore.
You borrowed a cable.
It was sold cheaply at a convenience store.
It was handed out at an event.
Even if it looks normal, inside it might be a "Trojan horse".
O.MG Cable, if misused, is a tool that can turn your smartphone into a spy device with just one USB cable.
But if you use a smartphone like AntiSpyPhone that can control all USB functions, such threats are not scary.
The courage to "not plug in" unknown cables.
If you still plug them in, it is safer to protect yourself with the intelligence of AntiSpyPhone.
