USB Type-C ports and connectors are slowly picking-up popularity. USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) has revealed their plans to implement the USB type-C Authentication Program. This is an extra addendum to the protocol, which USB device manufacturers can implement that can lessen the vulnerability of using USB connectors and ports. The USB authentication technology is not backwards compatible with the current USB Type A devices and connectors. It uses a 128-bit encryption strength, covering all compliant devices, connectors and. ports, bypassing any custom local security policies enforced by the host hardware.”]
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