The woman behind the @travelpiratesus.io TikTok account recently warned travelers to avoid phone charging stations at airports because they pose a cybersecurity risk. In the 34-second restored clip posted on TikTok, the traveler explains the dangers behind charging phones at the airport.
Here are some tips on what to watch out for and how to protect yourself: “Don’t put your phone in them, don’t charge your phone there. You’ll regret it,” she admitted, quoted by bTV.
The woman, whose name remains undisclosed, mentioned that the FBI had issued a warning about airport charging stations, calling it “juicing” known as cyberattacks that can be achieved through a USB charging port with a data connection function. says the New York Post These charging points are sometimes located between the seats in the waiting room.
“Cybercriminals use USB ports and airports and stations to steal your data. Funny, right?” she joked in the video.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has explained how hackers can load malware onto public USB charging stations to access electronic devices while they are charging. Criminals can then use that information to gain access to online accounts or sell it to other criminals,” the FCC website says.
TikTok recommends using batteries and portable chargers instead of charging stations to be safe.
2024-02-04 15:06:53
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