JUICE JACKING

• Attackers install malware in a charging point near a bus stop/ railway station/ airport/other public places
• When an individual charges a mobile phone or any other smart device using this targeted charging port, the malware is installed into the individual’s device.
• Attacker gains an access to sensitive data including contact details, emails, personal messages, photos, videos, and financial credentials.
• These details are then used to carry out the fraudulent transaction by attackers.

Security measures:

• Keep your devices fully charged before traveling.
• Carry a charged power bank (of a reputed company / known vendor) while t.
• Avoid charging phones or other devices containing sensitive details at publicly available charging ports.
• If there is a need to charge the device via public port, try using the cable that can be used only as charging and not a data transfer cable.
• You may also install an anti-malware solution that protects your device from malwaresmalwarevents data theft.

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