What is O.MG Cable Scam? Data will be stolen as soon as you connect it, know how to keep yourself safe..

In the recent past, as much as technology has advanced, cybercrime has also increased. Scammers are targeting people in new ways. Meanwhile, a new OMG Cable Scam has also surfaced, which has blown the minds of the users. Yes, this scam starts with a normal-looking cable, and as soon as you connect this cable to your phone, it stores all the data inside it.

This cable looks exactly like a normal charging cable, but this USB cable is being used for data theft and hacking. Let's know about it in detail...

What is this new O.MG Cable scam?

Actually, O.MG Cable looks exactly like a regular cable with which you can charge your iPhone or Android device, but it also has a small chip inside it, which can give remote access to your data, password, and even screen to hackers as soon as it is connected to your phone or laptop. Many times it has been seen that these cables are being sold on online shopping sites or in local markets by claiming them to be original cables.

How does this new scam work?
This scam starts with a normal-looking cable, which, as soon as the user connects his phone or laptop to charge, the chip hidden inside it gets activated. After this, the device gets connected to the hacker through the internet. After connecting to the device, the hacker can see every typing, password, and activity done on your device.

How to keep yourself safe from the O.MG Cable scam?
To avoid the O.MG Cable scam, always use branded and original cables.

Never use a charging cable received from an unknown place or as a gift.

Also use your personal cable only at public charging stations.

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