FBI warns of malware risk from public phone chargers at airports and malls.

The FBI's Denver office has issued a warning against using public phone charging stations in airports or malls, citing the risk of malware and monitoring software being introduced onto devices through public USB ports. The FBI recommends carrying your own charger and USB cord and using an electrical outlet instead. "Juice jacking" remains a concern, with malware installed through a corrupted USB port potentially locking a device or exporting personal data and passwords directly to a criminal. Experts recommend visually inspecting chargers prior to use and carrying a USB data blocker for added protection.