FBI warns against public phone charging stations at airports and hotels, citing malware risk
" a tactic hackers use to trick people into downloading malicious mobile apps. It typically takes place in public areas where mobile devices are charged via USB cables. The aim is to infect victims' devices with malware or to steal sensitive data, such as credit card numbers.
It wasn't immediately clear whether scammers also have been targeting paid charging stations, such as those found in busy gaming and family fun center chains. The recent number of reports showed an increasing trend in cyber-theft cases. Last year, Americans lost $10.3 billion to online scams, the FBI reported. The bureau'sThe Houston Airport System did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the security of its many public charging stations.
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