News India Live, Digital Desk: Often people charge their mobile phones from public USB charging port available at places like railway stations, airports or metro stations during the journey. However, this habit can put your phone in severe danger, which is called ‘Juice Jacking’.
What is juice jacking?
Juice Jacking is a type of cyber attack, in which hackers install malware or data stealing software in your phone through public USB charging port. These charging ports are available on public places like railway station, bus stand, airport or mall.
Through this cyber attack, criminals can easily steal your personal files, photos, contacts and sensitive data by infiltrating your mobile, tablet or laptop. With this, your phone can come under the control of hackers, due to which there is a risk of leaking your confidential information.
How is hacking?
The charging cable of the phone works not only charging, but also the data transfer. Cyber criminals take wrong advantage of this cable and put malware in your device.
Juice jacking prevention measures:
- Always use your personal charging adapter. Avoid using public USB port.
- Power banks with the power bank to charge mobile phones during the journey.
- Keep the USB data transfer option closed in the settings of your phone.
- Always charge the phone only by locking.
- Avoid using it while charging the phone.
With caution and awareness, you can protect your mobile phone from cyber hazards like juice jacking.
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