Juice jacking
02.03.2024
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Why in the news?
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a cautionary message to mobile phone users about juice jacking.
About Juice jacking:
- The term “juice jacking” was first coined in 2011 by investigative journalist Brian Krebs.
- It is 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.
- This type of attack has been a growing concern, with incidents reported in various public spaces such as airports, hotels, and shopping centers.
- RBI emphasized the importance of protecting personal and financial data while using mobile devices.
How to prevent such attacks?
- To protect themselves from juice jacking and other cyber threats, mobile phone users have to use their personal chargers and avoid connecting their devices to public USB ports.
- Additionally, using a virtual private network (VPN) and ensuring that devices have the latest security updates installed can help mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.
Source: The hindu business line