Comments on: USB-C Just Got a Huge Upgrade – What You Need to Know https://www.epanorama.net/blog/2019/01/05/usb-c-just-got-a-huge-upgrade-what-you-need-to-know/ All about electronics and circuit design Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:43:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.14 By: Tomi Engdahl https://www.epanorama.net/blog/2019/01/05/usb-c-just-got-a-huge-upgrade-what-you-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-1619778 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:47:24 +0000 http://www.epanorama.net/newepa/?p=181281#comment-1619778 New Protocol Authenticates USB Type-C Chargers, Devices
https://www.securityweek.com/new-protocol-authenticates-usb-type-c-chargers-devices

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) on Wednesday announced the launch of the USB Type-C Authentication Program, which aims to protect host systems against non-compliant chargers and potentially malicious devices.

The USB Type-C Authentication specification, unveiled by the USB-IF and the USB 3.0 Promoter Group in 2016, provides the cryptographic mechanisms needed for authenticating various types of USB Type-C devices, including chargers, cables, storage drives and power sources.

https://usb.org/sites/default/files/article_files/USB_Type-C_Authentication_PR_FINAL.pdf

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