What about the airport? crazy. weather? unpredictable. Traveling is hard enough…and your phone breaks. Charging kiosks located at airports, hotels, and shopping malls can save you a lot of time. The owner promises it’s safe, but the FBI doesn’t agree, and neither do I.
Welcome to the latest phase of juice jacking. This phenomenon has been around for over 10 years. Hackers use charging public phones to upload malware to your device. Then they will ransom your phone or steal your password.
I’m not scared of anything. If your battery is low while traveling, follow these rules to protect yourself and your family from malware.
Smart tech lifehacks to save time and stay safe
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Do not use public USBs, only use electrical outlets
Fortunately, actual cases of juice jacking are rare or non-existent in America.But those people can Occurs through a USB connection. How can I avoid malware? If your kiosk has a real power outlet to charge your phone with an adapter, you won’t have to worry about hacking.
To be 100% protected, stay away from USB ports of any size, especially when traveling internationally. The USB standard is international, but even if you’re not using a kiosk, foreign hackers can target your hotel room’s popular USB ports and steal your data.
charging your phone in public (Fox News)
don’t use any cables
Follow the commandos and use a wireless charging pad instead of USB when possible. More and more public kiosks are using wireless charging. This method does not exchange data directly with your phone, so it is not infected by viruses by default.
Do not use data cable
If you are… Desperate For juice, please use the USB connection safely with the appropriate cable. Please prepare a dedicated charging cable for your trip. It is cheap and compact, but cannot transfer data. If you think about it, it’s more of a “do.”
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Do not select the “Trust” option
Newer cell phones are smart enough to be wary of unknown USB connections. (Some humans can learn a thing or two). You will be asked if you want to “Trust this device” or “Share your data”.
When traveling, always say no to these options. Both allow data communication between your phone and the charging hardware, so they may be loaded with malware. Please select “Paid option”. If that’s not available, keep walking.
for your information: This works on most cell phones older than a few years. You may not have a choice, especially if you have an older phone.
People traveling by plane and sleeping on the plane wearing headphones and eye masks. (St. Petersburg)
Don’t forget the external battery
Slim and durable, you won’t regret packing it. Keep the external battery nearby in your suitcase side pocket or laptop bag. Don’t forget to charge it when you stop at a hotel or airport. You are now ready.
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I really recommend checking out my recommendations and my top picks for international charging adapters before you go. travel preparation cheat sheet. Now you’re ready to travel in style while staying safe.
Kelly said it’s a good idea to set up travel alerts so you can be the first to know when flight or hotel prices drop. (St. Petersburg)
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