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Cafes, shopping malls, libraries: not as secure as they seem…
We often imagine that familiar places are safer. However, USB charging stations in busy public places—cafes, shopping malls, libraries—can be hacked without you even realizing it. A quick plug-in can install spyware.
A good habit to adopt: always charge with a personal power bank. It costs little, but saves you a lot of hassle.
Tourist Areas: Souvenirs… and a Risk to Your Data
We’re often less vigilant on vacation, and hackers know it. Charging stations in tourist areas are perfect bait for stealing your personal data… or even, in some cases, remotely taking control of your microphone or camera.
The simple solution: use a USB data blocker. This small accessory prevents any data transfer while still allowing charging.
Protecting Your Smartphone: A Daily Reflex
It can’t be stressed enough: your phone is an extension of your private life. It contains your photos, messages, banking apps, memories… in other words, a concentration of sensitive data! To protect it, all you need to do is adopt a few good habits:
Always keep your wall charger and a power bank in your bag.
Use a USB cable with a data blocker, especially when traveling.
And above all, be careful about the ports you plug your device into. Prevention is better than cure.
Something as simple as charging your phone can be risky: be prepared, equip yourself, and charge… safely.
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