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We X-Rayed a Suspicious FTDI USB Cable

by Chris Garland eclypsium.com published 2026-01-22

That cheapo cable you bought online? Probably a counterfeit. We x-rayed a suspicious cable to show you exactly what that means, and why counterfeits work worse and wear out faster.

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