FBI cautions against public phone charging stations.
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The FBI has issued a warning against using free public phone chargers, as hackers have been known to use the USB ports to infect phones with dangerous malware and software that can give them access to personal information. The agency recommends carrying your own charger and USB cord and using an electrical outlet instead. The Federal Communications Commission previously warned about "juice jacking," and recommends creating strong and unique passwords, updating phones regularly, setting up multi-factor authentication, and being cautious of phishing scams.
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