FBI issues warning about public phone charging stations

The FBI is warning against using public phone charging stations.

Officials cited a malware loading scheme known as juice jacking.

"Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels or shopping centers," a tweet from the FBI's Denver field office said. "Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead."

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