There is no reason to panic, especially if the vaping public uses some caution. The Guardian’s story is based on a post on Reddit, where a user discussing IT support said their boss’ computer was infected with malware after plugging an E-Cig charger into it. While there is no proof the infection story is true if it’s a concern the best bet is sticking to known sources. Avoid knockoffs when it comes to batteries and chargers, it’s safer and worth the extra cost.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2851415/fud-e-cig-chargers-said-to-be-delivering-malware.html