a Community expects from the announcement of the Xiaomi smartphone with 100-watt charging, and Realme yesterday introduced the wired charging power of 125 watts. Against the background of these news, a study expert on cyber security from Tencent Xuanwu Security Lab that looks particularly interesting. They called the risk of a rapid charge for smartphones.
From the report of experts it follows that hundreds of millions of gadgets vulnerable to attack intruders called BadPower. The experts have tested 35 power adapters, external batteries and other similar devices. 18 of them found a security problem. If a hacker successfully exploited the vulnerability, you will be able to initiate the flow of excessive strain to your smartphone, tablet or laptop. It can even lead to ignition of the device.
Worst of all, BadPower can be done remotely. It is reported that there is no difference, what technology fast charging using the device. It’s all in the possibility of rewriting the microcode in the chip of the power adapter through the USB port. Experts advise users not to give someone a stranger your charge from a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
