Brisbane, AU – 26 March 2026 – Trusting random charging outlets in cafes, airports, hotels and at charging kiosks can leave your devices and data vulnerable. Bad actors can deliver malicious payloads to your phone over a regular USB-C cable, whether they’re a lone hacker installing a virus or a shady business harvesting personal information. Juice-Jacking is the new card skimming.
DataShield keeps third-parties honest, and it’s not a method that can be circumvented by clever code or a system update. DataShield blocks the data side of the USB-C protocol physically, ensuring that any data – whether personal or malicious – can’t be transferred between devices behind your back.
For Personal Use: Take DataShield cables with you on holiday, to conventions, or to any public setting where you need to charge your smart-phone, laptop, tablet or wearable and may be using public outlets.
For Business Use: Stop third-parties from accessing computers and hardware infrastructure by providing only DataShield cables at terminals, charging kiosks or in vehicles. Users will enjoy convenient device charging, but can’t access or push any data.
For IT Professionals: DataShield stops all file sync and data sharing, allowing devices to remain charged yet air-gapped, never receiving OTA updates, firmware patches or automatic downloads that can come in via networks or internet links then devices are connected to a host system.
Charging is also well catered for, with up to 240W Power Delivery available on compatible hardware. That makes DataShield uniquely suitable for all modern devices that leverage USB-C fast-charging, from the latest-generation mobile phones to high-performance laptops and MacBooks .
DataShield is launching in March of 2026 in a travel-friendly 50cm and a handy 1.5m length. First units are available through CableChick.com.au, and introductory discounts are active for a short time.
Avencore DataShield USB Type-C Hacker-Proof Charging Cable 240W
DataShield provides safe charging in all environments, protecting personal devices from untrustworthy charging outlets, or computer systems from untrustworthy third-party devices.
Additional Resources:
• https://www.arcyber.army.mil/Portals/34/Fact Sheets/Juice Jacking/ARCYBER fact sheet – Juice Jacking (13 Apr2022).pdf
• https://www.cyber.gov.au/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/secure-your-mobile-phone
