Do not charge your phones at these high risk locations!
Although public charging is really common FBI warned not to charge your phones at these high risk locations. Here are all the details.
Public charging can be extremely dangerous as FBI warns. Public charging stations may seem like a lifesaver to smartphone owners who have little to no battery life left and don't have a power bank with them, yet there are some things to consider before using them. The FBI, which J. Edgar Hoover personally oversaw for so many years, has issued that statement.
Public charging can be extremely dangerous
Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels or shopping centers. Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead. pic.twitter.com/9T62SYen9T
— FBI Denver (@FBIDenver) April 6, 2023
Avoid utilizing free charging stations in airports, hotels, or retail malls, the FBI's Denver office said. Bad actors have discovered ways to infect devices with malware and monitoring software using open USB ports. Bring your own USB cable and charger, and use an outlet in its place. The FBI offers wise counsel to consumers on how to prevent "juice jacking" in its warnings.
There are some things you can do to protect yourself. For example if you absolutely must use a public charging station, keep your phone locked when charging. If you can charge your phone with the device powered off, you can get the ultimate protection.
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