Juice jacking warnings are back, with a new twist

Juice Jacking Warnings Are Back, With A New Twist - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Remember juice jacking? It’s a term that crops up every couple of years to worry travelers. This spring has seen another spate of stories, including a new, more sophisticated form of attack. But how much of a threat is it, really? Juice jacking is where an attacker uses a malicious public USB charger to install malware on, or steal information from, your phone. In theory, the victim plugs their phone into a USB charging port like those found in …

Juice jacking warnings are back, with a new twist

Remember juice jacking? It’s a term that crops up every couple of years to worry travelers. This spring has seen another spate of stories, including a new, more sophisticated form of attack. But how much of a threat is i…