Cig-a-like and eGo Chargers, jacking your computer? LOL

[Griff.J]

Malicious Software Discovered in E-cigarettes

"According to online reports, E-cigarettes can spare your lungs, but harm your computer by delivering malicious software through USB charging cable."

Another good reason to use the USB wall charger. But also, they sure are trying hard to scare people away from e-Cigs.

 

[Susan~S]

Similar discussion here: Maleware loaded into computer through usb charging

 

[Griff.J]

Damnit, I even tried to be good and make sure I wasn't creating a duplicate..

 

[Susan~S]

Damnit, I even tried to be good and make sure I wasn't creating a duplicate..

No problem. It's not in the right place.

It was posted in the "Simple Solutions Forum" and has not yet been moved to the "New Member" part of the forum.

 

[smacuser]

...ugh....

 

[Mountain_Rain96]

^^Topic^^

Can the human race get any more sub-moronic? Yes. Yes, we can.

 

[Penn]

Similar discussion here: Maleware loaded into computer through usb charging

Damnit, I even tried to be good and make sure I wasn't creating a duplicate..

What did you do to "make sure"?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...an-now-e-cigarettes-can-give-you-malware.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...havent-enough-worry-about-e-cigs-malware.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/media-general-news/625338-another-reason-use-wall-wart.html

Another couple won't hurt anything I guess.

 

[bosun]

I was wondering where that PRON was suddenly coming from (g).

 

[Alien Traveler]

Much ado about nothing.
Cig-a likes and ego-stile e-cigs just CANNOT spread viruses.

 

[Nibs91]

I've read a lot about charging through your PC and shorting the logic board or just plain ruining the USB connection. I'd much rather plug it into the wall anyway, much faster.

 

[The Cloud Minder]

Malicious Software Discovered in E-cigarettes

"According to online reports, E-cigarettes can spare your lungs, but harm your computer by delivering malicious software through USB charging cable."

Another good reason to use the USB wall charger. But also, they sure are trying hard to scare people away from e-Cigs.

Oh S-U-R-E!

Now my House and the Entire Northeastern Power Grid is infected with a Chinese Military Virus.