Wait, are public phone chargers dangerous? Know these travel don’ts!

siteadmin January 8, 2024

The FBI has warned travellers to avoid public phone charging stations due to the risk of ‘juice jacking’, a type of hacker attack where malware is uploaded to a device during charging. It suggests using power outlets instead of USB where possible, always choosing ‘charge only’ if asked to trust a device, and carrying an external battery.