The Centre has warned citizens against using phone charging portals at public places such as airports, cafes, hotels, and bus stands.
It has asked people to be cautious of the "USB charger scam".
Here's what you need to know:
The threat: Cyber criminals exploit USB charging ports in public places like airports, cafes, hotels, and bus stands for malicious purposes.
Juice-jacking: Charging devices at infected USB stations can make users susceptible to juice-jacking cyber attacks. Juice jacking is a cyber attack strategy wherein cyber criminals use public USB charging stations to steal user data or install malware on the devices that are connected to them.
When unsuspecting users plug their devices into such compromised charging ports, cyber-criminals can siphon off data or install malware onto the connected device. This may result in theft of personal information, installation of malware or ransomware, and even device encryption with ransom demands.
How to stay safe
- Prefer electrical wall outlets or carry personal cables or power banks.
- Secure or lock your device and avoid pairing with unknown devices.
- Consider charging your phone when it is turned off.
In case of cyber fraud, report incidents at www.cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.
Featured Video Of The Day
Lucknow Doctors To Mark "Black Raksha Bandhan" Amid Kolkata Rape-Murder Protest
CMF Phone 1 Review: Strong Performer Under Rs 18,000 CMF Phone 1 Specifications, India Pricing Tipped: Said to Get MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, IP52 Rating How To Charge A Phone In War-Hit Gaza: Patience Required, Sunshine Helps Parents Gave Names Of Interns, Doctors To CBI In Kolkata Horror: Sources Who Is Jasveen Sangha, "Ketamine Queen" Charged With Matthew Perry's Death How Extreme Weather Is Leading To Rise In Child Marriages In Pakistan India Sends 1,400 kg Anti-Cancer Drugs To Syria In Humanitarian Assistance Police Arrest Suspect In Bihar Dalit Girl Kidnapping, Murder Case 80 Killed In Paramilitary Attack In Sudan Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.