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Juice jacking

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Overview:

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a cautionary message to mobile phone users about juice jacking.

About Juice jacking:

The term “juice jacking” was first coined in 2011 by investigative journalist Brian Krebs.

It is a form of cyberattack where a public USB charging port is tampered with and infected using hardware and software changes to steal data or install malware on devices connected to it.

The attack is used by hackers to steal users’ passwords, credit card information, addresses, and other sensitive data stored on the targeted device.

This type of attack has been a growing concern, with incidents reported in various public spaces such as airports, hotels, and shopping centers.

RBI emphasized the importance of protecting personal and financial data while using mobile devices.

How to prevent such attacks?

To protect themselves from juice jacking and other cyber threats, mobile phone users have to use their personal chargers and avoid connecting their devices to public USB ports.

Additionally, using a virtual private network (VPN) and ensuring that devices have the latest security updates installed can help mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.

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