--- title: "\"Juice Jacking\" and Why You Should Stop Using Public Charging Stations - SisAdmin" description: Learn about juice jacking and how it's threating public charging stations, not to mention steps on safeguarding your devices. image: https://blog.sisadmin.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Juicejacking_BlogPostHeader.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.sisadmin.com/tech-tutor/blog/juice-jacking-and-why-you-should-stop-using-public-charging-stations#main-content) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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However, recent reports have shown that using these charging points can pose a significant risk to our devices and sensitive data. It’s more critical than ever to be aware of the dangers of “juice jacking” and take the necessary precautions to protect ourselves. Cybercriminals have found ways to use compromised charging ports and cables to install malware and monitoring software on devices while they charge, giving them access to your sensitive information. While the threat was once considered more theoretical, it is now a real and pressing issue, with even less sophisticated criminals using readily available technology to carry out these attacks. To safeguard your devices, it’s vital to carry your charger and cable and plug them into a power outlet whenever possible. If you must use a public USB port, invest in a USB data blocker to prevent data transfer while still charging your device. Don’t risk your security and privacy. 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