What are the risks of using unsecured public USB charging stations?
- Connecting to an unknown or unsecured network can expose your devices to malicious intrusions.
- Use of public charging stations can also expose your devices to fraudulent activity such as data theft or viruses.
- Unsecured public USB stations can also be subject to physical tampering.
What list of things would you suggest I do?
- Avoid connecting to unknown or unsecured networks.
- Only use public charging stations that are password protected or otherwise secured.
- Be mindful of physical tampering or suspicious activity at public charging stations.
- Bring your own USB charger and cord when possible.