Hacked USB charging ports could open your phone up to malware in a scam known as 'juice jacking.'
Beware of public phone and electronics chargers, the FBI's Denver bureau has warned, due to the risk of "juice jacking."tweeted last Thursday that people should avoid free public charging stations at locations like "airports, hotels, or shopping centers" because of this cybersecurity risk.
, noting that "malware installed through a dirty USB port can lock a device or export personal data and passwords directly to the perpetrator."The FBI and FCC recommend that users plug their devices directly into electrical outlets using their own chargers and cables. The FCC additionally suggests that travelers should use their own car chargers or portable batteries if an outlet is not available.
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