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cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

"Protect Your Phone from Juice Jacking with USB Condoms"

Hackers are using a new cyber-theft tactic called "juice jacking" by hiding skimming devices inside public USB ports and charging cables. The malware gains access to your device as soon as you plug it in and can lock you out or export personal data and passwords. To avoid getting hacked via charging stations, consumers are advised to avoid using public USB charging stations, bring their own chargers and cables, carry a portable charger or external battery, and consider purchasing a charging-only cable from a trusted supplier.

via Detroit Free Press|

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cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

FBI warns of security risks at public phone charging stations

The FBI is warning against using public charging stations in malls and airports, as they could be used by bad actors to introduce malware onto personal devices. The agency advises carrying your own charger and USB cord and using an electrical outlet instead. Cybersecurity experts have warned that criminals can load malware onto public USB charging stations to maliciously access electronic devices while they are being charged. Americans lost $10.3 billion to a wide variety of internet scams last year, according to an FBI report released last month.

via GMA|

#cyber-theft #cybersecurity #fbi

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

FBI warns of public charging station security risks.

The FBI's Denver office has warned the public against using public USB charging ports in malls and airports, as they could be used by bad actors to introduce malware onto personal devices. The agency advises carrying your own charger and USB cord and using an electrical outlet instead. Cybersecurity experts have warned that criminals can load malware onto public USB charging stations to maliciously access electronic devices while they are being charged. The FBI did not offer statistics about the prevalence of juice jacking, but Americans lost $10.3 billion to a wide variety of internet scams last year, according to an FBI report released last month.

via ABC News|

#cyber-theft #cybersecurity #fbi