Juice Jacking

August 8, 2023

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.