Are public charging stations safe? How to avoid juice jacking and protect your phone
Public USB charging stations in places like airports, hotels, and shopping centers can put your phone and personal information at risk if the port has been tampered with. The safest option is to avoid plugging directly into unknown USB ports and use your own charger, cable, or a portable battery instead.
Who is at risk
Anyone who charges a phone or tablet at public charging stations, especially travelers and people on the go, is most at risk.
What to watch for
Watch for situations where you are tempted to plug your device into a public USB port, especially when your battery is low and no regular wall outlet is available.
What to do
Use your own wall charger and cable with a standard power outlet, or carry a portable battery pack instead of using public USB charging ports.