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		Springtime on March 10, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: USB Killer I've often wondered if there was some condom-like* attachment available that acted as a go-between for the USB port and a connected device that would prevent/mitigate some of the issues with sticking unknown devices into ports. * There is a device called a 'USB Condom' but it's only for charging purposes, and completely restricts data access.

ssalazar on March 10, 2015 [–]

There are USB opto-isolators, rated for various large voltages/wattages, which basically accomplish this.

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