Stop charging your phone like this at the airport, it's not safe
Brendan McDermid
- The LA District Attorney's office recently warned about possible malware at charging stations in airports and train stations this holiday season.
- Other people could gain access to data on your phone through "juice jacking," which uses a USB charger to transfer information along with power as you charge.
- To keep data safe, travelers should bring their own chargers and only plug into outlets, and use "USB condoms," for extra protection.
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A public charging station can look like an oasis to a traveler with a dying phone, but it might not be worth the risk, according to the LA District Attorney.
The LA DA's office put out a warning in early November ahead of the busiest travel day of the year advising travelers to avoid public charging stations. Although uncommon, criminals could compromise charging stations with malware and use the cables to infect unsuspecting users. The malware could be used to access data, including passwords and videos, from attached phones. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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