Lately I have been trying to find products that are small and easy to carry every day so that when the World stops ending, I am covered for a lot of things that I do every day. That was one of the reasons why I was really drawn to the Lever Gear CableKit.
This is a Lightning to USB-A cable that fits on your keychain that is packaged in a durable plastic case.
You can see the case on the top, and the USB-A cable to Lightning on the bottom. If you look at the case, you will see one of the cool things that this setup comes with. It’s a Lightning to USB-C adapter. That way you can also use this cable with a USB-C device. That’s very handy. If USB-C isn’t for you, there’s a Micro USB adapter available as well. I tested this cable and I was able to sync and charge my iPhone 12 Pro without an issue. It is a short cable, but you’re giving up length to get the ability to have this on your person at all times.
There’s also one other handy feature:
There’s a space for 2 micro or nano SIM cards, or micro SD cards. That’s really handy as when traveling was possible, I carried a separate case to put my Canadian SIM card into as I always use a local SIM card to save money. Now the SIM card has a place to go that is always on my person. Cool. This also ties into this feature.
It comes with a sim ejector tool which makes it easy to swap SIM cards and you again always have it on your person. That’s really cool. You’ll also note that besides being able to put it on your keychain, there’s a pocket clip to give you the option of having it securely in your pocket.
I picked this up on Amazon for $20 CDN which is a great price for something that is very handy. If you need a Lightning cable on your person at all times, I’d recommend picking this one up.
Guest Post: Romance Scams Are On The Rise and Victims Need Support Says NordVPN
Posted in Commentary with tags NordVPN on March 5, 2021 by itnerdCybercriminals exploit emotions and stressful situations for financial gain mainly. Thus, romance scams and cyberbullying are reported to be among the most common of cybercrimes. The fact that victims do not always seek help inflates the activity even more.
According to Cybercrime Support Network, romance scams and cyberbullying are the top most visited topics on FraudSupport.org. Meanwhile, Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2019, approximately $201 million were lost due to romance scams – almost 40% more than in 2018.
Kristin Judge, CEO and Founder of Cybercrime Support Network, notes that victims of the aforementioned crimes often remain silent. “Not only are these types of cybercrime common, but can be very emotionally triggering. We understand that it can be difficult for victims of cybercrime to seek help. It’s important to remember that you are not alone.”
Romance scams are often long-term strategies, luring victims into believing they are in a long-distance relationship. The scammer will tell stories of personal financial hardships or medical emergencies. They hope that the victim will feel obligated or willing to help them financially. Scammers are searching for victims on dating sites and apps.
Emotionally Charged Messages are Red Flags
Cybercriminals use social engineering techniques that evoke an emotional act on impulse. Judge says, “Cybercrime and online fraud can affect anyone, at any age, in any profession. If you receive a phone call, email, or text that uses urgent language like ‘act now!’ or ‘respond immediately,’ consider it a red flag.”
As Daniel Markuson, the digital privacy expert at NordVPN, notes, the best thing is to stay informed about the newest scams. “Scammers are always looking out for new ways to lure people into their traps. And yet, emotions and lack of awareness are the universal weakness. Increase of scams surrounding the social turbulence and lockdown nowadays is just another proof of cybercriminals’ use of peoples’ vulnerabilities”.
Markuson advises always to double-check the sender and never download nor click on anything that you are not sure about. Scammers can rush internet users into taking harmful actions by pretending to be friends, family members, or colleagues. If you or someone you know has been impacted by cybercrime, visit FraudSupport.org for free resources.
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