The Morning Breeze w/ Carolyn McArdle & Cort Johnson

The Morning Breeze w/ Carolyn McArdle & Cort Johnson

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Reminder: Why You Shouldn't Use Those Charing Ports at Airports

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As air travel starts to ramp up again for spring travel, here's that regular reminder to avoid charging your phone using those USB charging stations.

For years, the FBI has warned people to avoid them at airports, hotels and shopping centers. It’s because of “juice jacking,” a process where hackers manipulate the USB ports to put malware on people’s phones and copy their data.

Rather, they advise, bring your own power bank and use it instead.

Read more about how to protect yourself here.

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