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Re:Debugging mechanism in Intel CPUs allows seizing control ... by tetraodonpuffer on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @09:29AM (#13364956)
> Always use your own cable.

couldn't you just create a passthrough female/male sleeve that simply internally solders A5 and B5 and use that any time you have to plug in anything untrusted?

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Re:Debugging mechanism in Intel CPUs allows seizing control ... by hackcasual on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @10:01AM (#13365247)
There's a USB condom that blocks data lines for safer charging, though it's USB 2: http://int3.cc/products/usbcondoms
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Re:Debugging mechanism in Intel CPUs allows seizing control ... by DashRattlesnake on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @11:07AM (#13365847)
These work too, and have a better case than a bare PCB:

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCh...

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