"This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type"

The modified Apple Lightning cable, called the OMG Cable, that hackers could use to hijack a computer now has a new version. The OMG Cable functions the same as a regular cable, except it was modified to allow hackers to remotely take over a victim's computer, run malicious payloads, and more. The OMG Cables work by creating a Wi-Fi hotspot to which a hacker can connect, from their own device. From there, an interface is provided in an ordinary web browser that the hacker can use to start recording keystrokes. According to the security researcher known as MG, who made the OMG Cables, the latest version comes with new physical variations, including Lighting to USB-C. The new cables also have geofencing features, allowing users to trigger or block the device's payloads based on where the cable is physically located. The Type C cables enable the same type of attacks to be executed against smartphones and tablets. Other improvements include being able to change keyboard mappings and forge the identity of specific USB devices. This article continues to discuss the capabilities of the new version of OMG Cables.

Motherboard reports "This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type"