Free charging stations can hack your phone, here's how to protect yourself

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Free charging stations can hack your phone, here's how to protect yourself

A recent experiment conducted by security company Authentic8 showed how lax some users are regarding their phone data. Here's how to practice good security when you need to charge.


https://www.techrepublic.com/article/free-charging-stations-can-hack-your-phone-heres-how-protect-yourself/


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https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/public-charger-exploit/
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https://money.cnn.com/2017/02/15/technology/public-ports-charging-bad-stop/index.html
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-create-malware-that-steals-data-via-power-lines/
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By Catalin Cimpanu April 12, 2018


https://telegrid.com/hack-a-phone-through-a-power-outlet
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https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/106072/can-malware-be-transmitted-via-a-usb-charger-plugged-into-a-wall-socket
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EXERCISE CAUTION WITH THIS ARTICLE WHICH I POST FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY


Plug with Caution! How to Stop Hackers from Stealing More than Battery Power
https://securingtomorrow.mcafee.com/consumer/mobile-security/mobile-charging-safety-tips/




https://www.techrepublic.com/article/free-charging-stations-can-hack-your-phone-heres-how-protect-yourself/