The FBI warned people to avoid using free phone-charging stations found in hotels, airports, and other public places. Hackers can insert malware or monitoring software into phones through charging ...

This photograph taken in Paris, on October 4, 2022, shows a USB-C cable, which will become the standardized charger for all electronic devices sold in the European Union (EU).

Augustin Lara, who works in cybersecurity at Texas State Technical College, says this is often due to a scam where people ...

DENVER — Federal Bureau of Investigation officials are warning travelers and shoppers to avoid public free phone charging portals, warning that “bad actors” use these to install malware and ...

“Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.” The Federal Communications Commission previously warned about “juice jacking,” which is what the hijacking is ...

With federal authorities warning people to avoid using public phone charging stations in places like airports, shopping malls and hotels, there are a number of steps people can take to protect ...

Don’t use a charging station: Obviously. But when your battery is running low and you’re not getting back to a trusted charger any time soon, that’s not a big help. So … ...