If flight delays and lost luggage weren’t enough of a headache, now you can add “juice jacking” to your list of airport anxieties. This cyber theft tactic occurs when malware is loaded onto public USB charging stations, so we recommend using a standard electrical outlet when you can.
"Malware installed through a corrupted USB port can lock a device or export personal data and passwords directly to the perpetrator. Criminals can then use that information to access online accounts or sell it to other bad actors," a warning by the Federal Communications Commission states.
Have you fallen victim to this? Tap the link in our bio for expert advice on how to keep your devices protected and your information safe the next time you travel.
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