Posts: 858
Threads: 149
Joined: Mar 2016
Store Bought Vibrator Caught Installing Malware via USB
The vibrator, Spencer’s Sexology Pussy Power 8-Function Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator, was infected with an information stealer known as Lumma. Lumma steals information from cryptocurrency wallets and browser extensions, as well as two-factor authentication details.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2...nformation
Bit of a reminder that it's generally best to charge USB devices by plugging them into an AC socket in the wall rather than into a computer or laptop.
Posts: 158
Threads: 13
Joined: Apr 2020
[unnecessary quoting removed]
i bet that applies to lots of usb chargable devices!
Posts: 858
Threads: 149
Joined: Mar 2016
27-02-2024, 02:52 AM
(This post was last modified: 27-02-2024, 04:55 AM by
VergeOfDiscovery.)
[unnecessary quoting removed]
Applies to anything that connects via USB, even those that don't charge. Especially USB memory sticks.
Posts: 158
Threads: 13
Joined: Apr 2020
[unnecessary quoting removed]
on a lighter note, its ironic that a sex toy passes on a virus!!, so much for safer sex ...
Posts: 137
Threads: 3
Joined: Nov 2022
Maybe we should all just use a wall outlet usb charger for all these devices. I am old fashioned, I like vibrators that use regular batteries or the big wand that plugs into the wall.
Posts: 858
Threads: 149
Joined: Mar 2016
(27-02-2024, 09:18 AM)Lady Charlotte Wrote: [unnecessary quoting removed]
on a lighter note, its ironic that a sex toy passes on a virus!!, so much for safer sex ...
Funny thing is, there is such a thing as "
USB condoms" to help prevent these issues.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/flying-thi...s-outlets/
Posts: 858
Threads: 149
Joined: Mar 2016
(27-02-2024, 12:32 PM)Kay Lady Wrote: Maybe we should all just use a wall outlet usb charger for all these devices. I am old fashioned, I like vibrators that use regular batteries or the big wand that plugs into the wall.
I prefer wall outlet charging for just about anything (it's usually a lot faster).
Posts: 267
Threads: 15
Joined: Mar 2022
(27-02-2024, 03:41 PM)VergeOfDiscovery Wrote: (27-02-2024, 12:32 PM)Kay Lady Wrote: Maybe we should all just use a wall outlet usb charger for all these devices. I am old fashioned, I like vibrators that use regular batteries or the big wand that plugs into the wall.
I prefer wall outlet charging for just about anything (it's usually a lot faster).
BTW in many public places there are free (or paid-for) USB-A connectors for charging. One should be equally careful with those. The simplest solution is to have a small "USB condom" (A male-female connector which blocks data lines), or a charging-only cable which has only power wires connected.
