USB attacks have caused a lot of notable damage in the past.
As 9to5Mac notes, Android smartphones are more vulnerable to this type of attack than iPhones and iPads, partly because iPhones and iPads carry a “Trust this device?” security prompt when an external actor is plugged in and is attempting to access them. While we work hard to provide accurate and up to date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Advisor does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof.As CNBC points out, the FBI has similar guidance on its website about these so-called "juice jackings." There, the federal agency asks people to be careful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks and refrain from making purchases to avoid man-in-the-middle attacks.Ī phone that has been juice jacked may suddenly overheat, suffer from a battery that drains quickly, use more data than normal, and install unauthorized apps as well as change its settings. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Advisor. These “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles.
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