A new and upgraded version of a malicious Lightning cable that can steal user data and remotely send it to an attacker illustrates the threat of untrusted accessories.
Security researcher Mark Green, (who goes by MG) has revealed to the Vices team at Motherboard that he and his team have upgraded their version of a hacked Lightning cable in a way that allows a hacker to record keystrokes and then to send the data to a designated site. This would allow the device to be used to steal passwords and other sensitive information.
The OMG Cable, which looks exactly like a standard lightning to USB cable, was first demoed back in 2019 by security researcher MG. Since then, MG was able to work with cyber security vendor Hak5 to mass-produce the cables for researchers and penetration testers.
It can hack both Android, Apple devices and hack your systems
If you have a device and you plug it in there, there's a possibility that your confidential information will be hacked. The data will be sent to the remote attacker.
There are USB charging cable with IP Address included also a vulnerable to attackers and can be operate from miles away. The attackers can exploit the user's device by obtaining their data when the cable was connected.
So please aware, while borrowing USB cable from someone or charging in a public place
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