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Imagine: you’re at the airport, your battery is dead, and then, miraculously, a charging station appears. Relief… or hidden risk? Because behind those seemingly harmless USB ports, a very real threat can lurk: juice jacking. This technique allows malicious individuals to access your personal data, or even install spyware on your smartphone. Worrying, right? And yet, we rarely think about it…
Airport, train station… when stress works against us
When we’re running between flights or waiting for our train on the platform, we rarely think about cybersecurity. And yet, public USB ports in airports and train stations are ideal targets for hackers. Their goal? To take advantage of your inattention to access your files, photos, and even passwords.
The trick to adopt: always carry your own wall charger in your bag, plugging it directly into a wall outlet. It’s simple, effective, and makes all the difference.
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