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07-14-2024, 08:22 PM
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Weve all been there: stranded in a coffee shop with a dying phone battery and no adapter on hand, only to spot a free USB charging station nearby. Relieved, you plug in your device and go about your business, unaware of a potential threat lurking within that innocent-looking USB port. That risk is “juice jacking,†a cybersecurity threat thats gained enough attention in recent years to warrant a cautionary notice by the FBI.
So what exactly is juice jacking, and how much of a risk is it really? Heres everything you need to know, plus some tips on how to keep your devices safe while charging on the go.
More... (https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-juice-jacking-3460519/)
Weve all been there: stranded in a coffee shop with a dying phone battery and no adapter on hand, only to spot a free USB charging station nearby. Relieved, you plug in your device and go about your business, unaware of a potential threat lurking within that innocent-looking USB port. That risk is “juice jacking,†a cybersecurity threat thats gained enough attention in recent years to warrant a cautionary notice by the FBI.
So what exactly is juice jacking, and how much of a risk is it really? Heres everything you need to know, plus some tips on how to keep your devices safe while charging on the go.
More... (https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-juice-jacking-3460519/)