Experts warn holidaymakers about charging their phones at the airport about ‘Juice Jacking’ scam

Tourists are encouraged to be careful with the use of Airport USB telephone charging charges for fear of cyber attacks.

‘Juice Jacking’ – A form of cyber crime in which hackers with public USB ports are tampered with – increases in the US and experts fearing that it could soon be at the British airports at the British airports.

Since USB ports are able to send electricity and data, they can be ‘extremely risky’ to use if they are tampered with.

Uneven holidaymakers can let malware upload on their phone when they connect it to a USB outlet from the airport.

Hackers then have easy access to personal information such as passwords and bank information.

So how can tourists protect themselves against ‘Sap Jacking’? IT experts from Tecnovy Academy have shared their top tips to prevent them from becoming a victim.

Fully charge all devices before leaving the house

‘Juice Jacking’ – A form of cyber crime in which hackers with public USB ports are tampered with – increases in the US and Fearing Experts Fearing

UNTY REVIEWERS can let Malware upload malware on their phone when they connect it to a USB port to charge at an airport

The experts advise charging devices before they leave the house and wear a power bank in your hand luggage, so that you are not forced to rely on USB ports of the airport.

Always use your own plug and wire

If you have to charge your phone at the airport, the experts recommend using a traditional plug -socket with your own wire instead.

Plugs can only transfer electricity, no data, so cannot be influenced by the hackers.

Buy a USB data blocker

USB data blockers are small adapters that are attached to the end of your wire and block the transmission of USB ports, making the power only possible.

It will happen that malware reaches your device, even if the USB port is tampered with.

Be on your guard for Public USB ports

Since USB ports are able to send power and data, they can be ‘extremely risky’ to use if they are tampered with

Juice Jacking could happen in any public USB port, not just at the airport. USB ports in pubs, train stations or shopping centers can also be risky.

Ertul Topuzoglu, CEO of Tecnovy AcademySays: ‘With reports from SAP Jacking about the increase in the US, it is crucial for British to stay informed, because it will probably reach the VK soon. Although the use of a public USB port is a risk, hackers seem to focus specifically on airports.

‘This is probably because people at airports are more dependent on USB charging ports than in other public places, where they might otherwise wait until they are home or in their car.

‘With many people who have booked vacation in the summer, it is important to stay informed of how you can protect your devices at the airport. No matter how handy a USB port seems, they are never worth the risk for your device and personal data.

‘If you think you have connected your device to a USB port that tampered with it, then immediately disconnect and perform an antivirus or malware detection software as quickly as possible. Change all your passwords, especially for things like your bank, and make sure you report this to the airport authorities so that they can be properly investigated. ‘