Short YouTube/social clip by cybersecurity expert Caitlin Sarian warning viewers that public phone charging stations can be compromised: charging cables/ports may transmit data to attackers, potentially exposing phone data. She advises carrying a personal charger and USB cable and using an electrical outlet instead, and ends with a call to like, follow, and share.
You need to think twice before using a public charging port. Hi, I'm Caitlin. I'm a cybersecurity and data protection expert, and I want to help you stay safe while using public charging ports. Let's go. FBI warned all consumers not to use public phone charging station because the cord you use to charge your phone can also be used to send data to other devices. And if the charging port is compromised, there's no limit to what a hacker can actually take from your phone. So carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead. Like and follow for more cybersecurity tips, and be sure to share this with a friend.
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