According to the FBI, hackers have figured out how to use public USB ports to install malware and monitor software on your device.
Stop using public charging stations, that's the latest warning from the FBI.While these charging stations may be convenient when your phone or electronic devices need a charge, they can be loaded with malware.
This scam is known as juice jacking. When your phone or iPad needs "juice" or a charge, the FBI said if you plug your device into a public charging station that is loaded with malware it may lock your electronic device, or send private information such as passwords, addresses, banking information or even a full backup of your phone to criminals.Here are moreBring a portable charger or external battery.
Carry a charging-only cable, which prevents data from sending or receiving while charging, from a trusted supplier. Never plug your device into cables already there, as authorities warn in some cases criminals left those cables to trick you. Besides juice jacking, remember to never use public WiFi networks in airports and busy areas as that is another way that
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