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What is Juice Jacking Fraud?
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What is Juice Jacking Fraud?

Juice Jacking fraud is one of the most common yet least known frauds in the cyber world. It is possible to transfer files and data using an electronic device's charging port. Have you ever used a public charging spot for free? These charging spots are actually not free at all. Though you may not pay any money to charge your phone using these spots. However, you may pay with your data and privacy. Today, let’s explore this latest trick of cyber hacking and data theft. How does juice jacking work? A type of cybercrime known as "juice jacking" compromises connected devices using a USB charging station. This charging station is infected with malware that infects your phone when connected. The fact that a cell phone's power supply travels over the same USB cable that the connected device...