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/2024/02/vibrator-virus-steals-your-personal-information

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.

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i bet that applies to lots of usb chargable devices!

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Applies to anything that connects via USB, even those that don't charge. Especially USB memory sticks.

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on a lighter note, its ironic that a sex toy passes on a virus!!, so much for safer sex ...

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.

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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-this-weekend-this-6-usb-condom-will-protect-your-data-from-suspicious-outlets/

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).

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.