ICYMI: Filipinos are warned against using USB ports at free charging stations in public places as they may fall victims to “juice jack” attacks where hackers illegally access a user’s device, according to cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks.
The malware tricks the users into providing access to the device, allowing attackers to look into sensitive information, including bank account and credit card details.
“Malware requires a user’s permission, much like any other app on your phone, before it can actually infect a device. The users are the last gate to keeping malware away, so it’s really important for them to think before they click and challenge why an app would request access to your personal information,” said Sean Duca, vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan.
“Public charging stations also carry the threat of malware infection and data theft, similar to the dangers of public Wi-Fi networks. As a mobile-savvy nation, Filipinos need to be prepared to handle this risk by questioning whether we can trust our data with another device and understanding how it can be misused from the get-go,” he said.
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