FBI cautions against using public phone charging stations due to security risks

The FBI has warned air travelers against using free charging stations at airports, hotels, and shopping centers due to the risk of "juice jacking." Scammers can install malware or monitoring software into public USB ports, allowing them to steal data from phones when they are plugged in. To protect themselves, travelers should carry their own charger and USB cord, use a cord that can only be used for charging, and keep their phone off while charging.