Public or replaced phone chargers can steal your data; 'juice-jacking' safety tips

Beware of juice jacking. It is a USB charger scam that can empty your bank account. In simple words, it is a type of cyberattack which originates from USB charging ports installed at public places such as airports, cafes, bus stands, etc. This means that if your battery is running low, be aware that charging your electronic device at free USB port charging stations, such as those found at airports, hotels and other public places could have unfortunate consequences as you may end up becoming a victim of juice-jacking.

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