PSA: Don't use Public Phone Charging Stations.

[JRHawk2003]

Says the FBI

A Starbucks wi-fi once gave my phone a virus that made it turn really hot. I had to wipe the phone clean.

 

[IowaPackFan]

Riiight, it was the Starbucks wifi…

 

[The Tradition]

What sort of poor uses public charging stations?

 

[FAUlty Gator]

Says the FBI

A Starbucks wi-fi once gave my phone a virus that made it turn really hot. I had to wipe the phone clean.

Same here. Except is was gonorrhea.

 

[mnole03]

What sort of poor uses public charging stations?

USB A/C is an international standard. If you travel abroad it’s a great way to charge your devices. Just use a data blocker.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I have never used a public USB charger. Has always seemed like a bad idea.

 

[Funky Bunch]

What till they can hack the electricity

 

[millah_22]

FBI big mad bc they want to be the only ones hacking and monitoring your activity.

 

[JRHawk2003]

"Juice Jacking"

 

[Finance85]

Juice jacking can only happen when plugging directly into a USB port. That seems kind of obvious, but some people may now be afraid to plug into an electrical outlet.

 

[Hawki97]

Says the FBI

A Starbucks wi-fi once gave my phone a virus that made it turn really hot. I had to wipe the phone clean.

Here. $7. I just saved your digital life bro. I’ll set up the gofundme for everyone’s gratitude.

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