Would you use this phone charger if you saw it in a cafe?

Would you use this phone charger if you saw it in a cafe?

That innocent-looking public charger could be a cybercriminal’s bait — and it’s called Juice Jacking.

Here’s how it works:

Hackers leave tampered USB chargers or modify public ports in cafés, hotels, airports, and train stations.

The moment you plug in:

• You think you’re charging your phone 📱

• But in reality, you’re handing over your data, contacts, and credentials

What can they do?

• Copy your personal files and photos

• Steal your login details and financial info

• Install malware that follows you home

And the worst part?

You won’t even know it happened.

🔒 How to protect yourself:

✅ Use your own charger — plug into a mains outlet only

✅ Carry a portable power bank

✅ If you must use a public USB port, use a USB data blocker (ask me how to get one for free from Gigabit Systems).

Cyber threats aren’t always flashy.

Sometimes, they’re disguised as convenience.

Stay alert. Stay charged — safely.