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FBI advises against using free mobile charging stations

Not only the FBI warns about this danger, but also the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). | Fountain: FBI Denver Twitter (@FBIDenver)

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The FBI advises US citizens not to use free mobile device charging stations in public places such as airports, hotels and malls. This warning was repeated by the national media on Monday.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Denver (Colorado) warned via Twitter about a technique used by hackers to inject malware (“malware”) and monitor electronic devices through ports USB public.

“Avoid using free charging stations at airports, hotels or malls. cybercriminals learned how to use public USB ports to inject malware and surveillance software onto devices. Bring your own charger and USB cable and use an outlet instead,” he wrote.

He FBI He is not the only one to warn of this danger; Also Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its website, indicating that hackers can download “malware” into USB ports to “maliciously” access devices. ‘juicer’.

Thus, cybercriminals can obtain personal data and passwords for personal use or sale to third parties. The FCC recommends that you carry the USB cable itself, through which there is no such danger.

(EFE)

Source: RPP

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