FBI cautions against using public USB charging stations

The FBI has warned consumers against using public charging stations, as hackers can infect devices with malware or monitoring software through public USB ports. The Federal Communications Commission has also warned about "juice jacking" since 2021, advising consumers to avoid public stations. The FBI did not point to any recent instances of consumer harm from juice jacking, but recommends carrying your own charger and USB cord and using an electrical outlet instead.