The FBI warned people to avoid using free phone-charging stations found in hotels, airports, and other public places. Hackers can insert malware or monitoring software into phones through charging ...

Augustin Lara, who works in cybersecurity at Texas State Technical College, says this is often due to a scam where people ...

Harried traveler beware: those dangling chords from a free charge kiosk at an airport or other public area that seem like a lifesaver could actually be a bed of serpents, authorities warn.

DENVER — Federal Bureau of Investigation officials are warning travelers and shoppers to avoid public free phone charging portals, warning that “bad actors” use these to install malware and ...

USB charging stations in high-traffic areas—like airports—are especially dangerous. It’s better to use your own power bank when traveling and make sure that your smartphone is always up-to ...

Automotive data provider S&P Global Mobility estimated in January that there are about 126,500 Level 2 and 13,487 Level 3 commercial charging stations in the United States today, plus another ...

Security researchers have found a vulnerability that allows hackers to infiltrate phones using manipulated USB charging stations. By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee Apr 29, 2025 8:04 am PDT ...