Don't Plug This Tiny Device Into Your Car's USB Port
SlashGear • • technology
Key Points:
- Modern cars have factory-installed USB ports primarily used for charging devices and connecting to infotainment systems via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, with some recent models like the Lynk & Co 02 featuring USB-C ports that double as Thunderbolt ports for display use.
- USB ports in cars have limited functionality beyond charging and media connection, and some devices like keyboards are harmless but largely ineffective when plugged in.
- USB killers are malicious devices designed to destroy electronics by sending up to 200V through the USB port, far exceeding the typical voltage tolerance of car and phone batteries, potentially rendering USB ports and connected systems useless.
- Testing by YouTuber EverythingApplePro showed that a USB killer can disable a car’s USB charging capability without
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