"Airport Charging Ports: A Scary Risk for Travelers"

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"Airport Charging Ports: A Scary Risk for Travelers"
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A TikTok travel guru warned against using airport charging stations due to the cybersecurity risk of "juice jacking," where cybercriminals can steal data through USB ports. The FBI issued a warning about this threat, and the FCC explained how hackers can load malware onto public USB charging stations to access electronic devices. The travel guru recommends using battery packs and portable chargers instead, while some viewers suggested using electrical outlets with charger bases or power-only USB cables to charge devices safely.

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