Think twice before using public phone charging stations

We’ve all been there before…you are out and your phone has less than 10% battery. This is our public service announcement to warn you to think twice about how you charge your phone in public…
Experts are saying that plugging into USB power charging stations is dangerous as these stations can be modified by cybercriminals to install malware on your phone or download information without your knowledge. As quoted on @newscomauhq “Plugging into a public USB port is kind of like finding a toothbrush on the side of the road and deciding to stick it in your mouth,” he said. “You have no idea where that thing has been.” You are much better off finding a power plug somewhere and using your own charger or power bank to charge your phone or waiting until you are home!

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