USB Type-C: Could new laptop ports be a malware entry point?

When Apple announced the new Macbook, the company took the headline grabbing decision to reduce the number of ports to just a single USB Type-C access point. Apple is not alone, as Google’s flagship Chromebook Pixel will also adopt the port. It will both charge your laptop battery and offer fast data transfer speeds, but what does this mean for security?

BGR raised early concerns noting that there have been USB threats in the past, such as Bad USB (covered by We Live Security here). In the case of current USB sticks though, people are generally more cautious, as the dangers of using an unknown device are well-documented. People are often less aware of the risks posed by untrusted chargers.

USB Type-C: Could new laptop ports be a malware entry point?