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Why That ‘Free Charging Station’ at the Airport Could Cost You Everything

  • Jake falls for the trap of 'juice jacking' at an airport charging station while waiting for his delayed flight with a dying phone battery.
  • Hackers use public USB ports for 'juice jacking' to install malware or extract data from connected devices.
  • Jake ends up losing $8,000 due to falling victim to the free charging station scam.
  • To avoid falling prey to such scams, it is recommended to use personal charging devices or portable power banks instead of public USB ports.

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