Cell phones have become an essential need for most of us. It might be next to food, if I dare say so. After all, it’s what keeps us updated to the latest news, and what keeps us connected to our friends whenever and wherever we go.
When it comes to traveling, battery power is usually one of those things that we worry about. When I myself do travel and arrive at a place, the first thing that I always look for is a charging station. But in doing so, I am risking myself to juice-jacking.
This week, the LA County District Attorney’s office put out a warning to remind everyone of one way you shouldn’t keep that device charged: a public USB port.
The issue is that public USB ports can potentially be hacked so that they install data-stealing malware onto your phone while you charge up. Called “juice-jacking,” the hack could result in scammers getting access to your passwords, personal information and more.
Yikes!
Thankfully, there are better options than just looking for public USB ports. Check out the alternatives over at LifeHacker.
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