A recent tweet from the FBI’s Denver office cautions against using public USB charging ports, like the ones found at airports, and hotel lobbies.
You may want to skip that free USB charging station if your battery is running low. A recent tweet from the FBI’s Denver office warns "Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices." The tweet doesn’t say there have been any recent incidents but told Axios it is just a regular reminder.
What is “Juice Jacking"
According to the FCC, “bad actors can load malware onto public USB charging stations to maliciously access electronic devices while they are being charged.”
What are the dangers?
The malware used for this kind of cyber attack could lock you out of your phone, or collect and export your personal data including passwords directly to the bad actor. They can then use that information for themselves and access your accounts, or sell it to other bad actors.
How can you prevent it?
The FCC provides some helpful tips to avoid becoming a victim of “Juice Jacking”
Opt for using an AC power outlet instead of a USB station.
Bring your own chargers and cables when traveling.
Carry a portable charger or external battery.
Use a “charging only” cable if you need to use a USB station. It will prevent data from being sent or received while charging.
If you use a USB station and a prompt appears that says “share data” or “charge only” always choose “charge only”
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