Juice Jacking – Charging Your Phone Could Cost You Your Data

⚠️ What Is Juice Jacking?

It’s a cyberattack where hackers tamper with public USB charging ports (like in airports, malls, cafés) to:

🔌 Steal data from your device
📲 Install malware silently
🔓 Gain unauthorized access to emails, photos, and files

🔐 How to Stay Safe:

✅ Use your own USB wall adapter instead of public ports
✅ Carry a power bank when traveling
✅ Use a USB data blocker (also called a “USB condom”)
✅ Turn off your phone before charging in unknown ports
✅ Avoid using “Trust This Computer” prompts on public stations

📊 Did You Know?

In 2025, juice jacking incidents have surged with over 2,500 global reports in Q1 alone — mostly from tourist-heavy locations.

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