August 12, 2026
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- The term “juice jacking” refers to 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.
- Juice jacking attacks can take place in any public place with portable wall chargers, or public USB charging stations found in shopping malls, cafes, and hotels.
- The term “juice jacking” was first coined in 2011 by investigative journalist Brian Krebs.
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