Why you shouldn’t charge your phone at airport kiosks: 5 malware mistakes while traveling

The airports? Crazy. The weather? Unpredictable. Travel is tough enough … and then your phone dies. Those charging kiosks in airports, hotels and malls can be big timesavers. Their owners promise they’re safe, but the FBI disagrees — and so do I. 

Welcome to the newest phase of juice jacking. The phenomenon has been around for more than ten years. Hackers use public phone charging to upload malware to your devices. Then, they ransom your phone or steal your passwords.  

Have no fear. When your batteries hit the low point in your travels, follow these rules to keep you and your family malware-free.

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