Heard of Juice Jacking?

Major media sources recently reported on a new cybersecurity threat known as juice jacking. According to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), juice jacking is possible when hackers compromise public USB charging ports like those found in airports, hotels, and coffee shops. Criminals can install malicious devices or software on any public USB port, enabling these bad actors to:

• Access your device’s private data including contacts, passwords, or digitally stored credit card info
• Insert malware onto your smartphone or tablet that can lock your device, spy on your activities, and steal your credentials

To combat this, the FCC recommends traveling with and using only your own portable battery and charging cables.  Check out some of our favorite branded power banks here!