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[–] BANGAndTheDirtIsGone 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

According to the latest rumors, Apple's next MacBook Pro will use USB-C, a new standard connector for charging, syncing your computer with accessories, or connecting to an external monitor.

Oh boy, if it's going to exchange data and not only charge, looks like we will have another attack vector. If you can use ethernet over power line adapters to share your network throughout your home's power lines, I'm sure you could probably do something with this. Imagine the day where you can't be sure if it's okay to charge your laptop at your local cafe, or airport.

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[–] zugz1m0reday ago  (edited ago)

Interesting idea, but Ethernet over power-line doesn't work like that. Typically you need to have a device at each end where you plan on terminating the Ethernet. You can't just strip off an RJ45 connector and jam it into the wall socket and expect a signal, so why would you expect to plug in your AC adapter and expect Ethernet? Because USB-C? Nah. edit In theory, I could see a company design a power-adapter/Ethernet over power-line adapter. However, in my opinion, we're closer to the borrowing unknown charger cables vector. If you're really worried about your proposed attack vector then I would recommend to start looking for a USB-C data condom similar to this.

I'm more worried about cheap USB-C cables people will buy to save a buck, and ultimately damage their pricey computer.

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[–] 5446219? [S] ago 

You need to firewall your USB connection.