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Old 06-17-2025, 06:11 AM
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The TSA has issued a warning that juice jacking has taken off at airports, so make sure to bring your backup batteries when traveling. Be safe.


“TSA warns that those stations are prime hunting spots for data and identity thieves, thanks to a practice called "juice jacking." Per the TSA's post, "Hackers can install malware at USB ports (we've been told that's called 'juice/port jacking'). So, when you're at an airport do not plug your phone directly into a USB port."

TSA Warns Air Travelers About Airport 'Juice Jacking' Scam | Entrepreneur
Scammers are always trying something new. Emails, QR codes and even wiring seem to be avenues of revenue for these crooks. Pretty soon clouds will appear to just siphon money from our accounts. When will it end?
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