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Officials warn travelers about safety risks of public charging stations - Local 10
Juice-jacking is becoming a major issue at some airports
Staying connected is essential to travelers, especially during the hectic holiday travel season. More than 2 million people are expected to travel through South Florida airports over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Now more airports and commercial centers have offered charging stations or kiosks free to the public. But could that convenience come at a cost?
“It's an attack on phones that's been around for some time but it's becoming more prevalent”, explained Coral Gables based data privacy attorney Luis Salazar.
Juice-jacking is becoming a major issue at some airports
Staying connected is essential to travelers, especially during the hectic holiday travel season. More than 2 million people are expected to travel through South Florida airports over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Now more airports and commercial centers have offered charging stations or kiosks free to the public. But could that convenience come at a cost?
“It's an attack on phones that's been around for some time but it's becoming more prevalent”, explained Coral Gables based data privacy attorney Luis Salazar.