Using USB ports in public places to charge your smartphone can pose a serious safety risk. about this reports RT with reference to Ilya Kazakov, technical director of the MTS Urent Powerbank service.
According to Kazakov, hackers can connect to USB ports in public places, so when a smartphone is connected to such a connector there is a risk of installing malware, stealing personal data and browser data, including passwords.
The expert warned that one should be especially careful if the charger requests pairing with a device for data transfer.
Additionally, attackers can use a regular charging cable with a built-in USB drive to deliver malicious code or remotely access the device and its data.
Kazakov emphasized the importance of paying attention to charging sources in public places and recommended immediately updating the system by downloading reliable anti-virus programs as well as security patches on your smartphone.
Russians before warned About a bug used to steal accounts on Telegram.
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Source: Gazeta
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