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Know That Free Charging Stations Carry Risk Too
Public USB ports can carry data, not just power.
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Public USB charging ports can, in rare cases, be rigged to access your device — a risk called juice-jacking. Using your own charger in a wall outlet, or a charge-only cable, avoids it entirely.
“Plug into the wall, not the mystery USB port.”