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FBI Advising People to Avoid Public Charging Stations

published on 2023-04-12 11:11:48 UTC by Bruce Schneier
Content:

The FBI is warning people against using public phone-charging stations, worrying that the combination power-data port can be used to inject malware onto the devices:

Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels, or shopping centers. Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices that access these ports. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.

How much of a risk is this, really? I am unconvinced, although I do carry a USB condom for charging stations I find suspicious.

News article.

Article: FBI Advising People to Avoid Public Charging Stations - published about 1 year ago.

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2023/04/fbi-advising-people-to-avoid-public-charging-stations.html   
Published: 2023 04 12 11:11:48
Received: 2023 04 12 11:22:28
Feed: Schneier on Security
Source: Schneier on Security
Category: Cyber Security
Topic: Cyber Security
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