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Travelers Beware: 'Juice Jacking' Scam Targeting Data Through Charging Stations Travelers Beware: 'Juice Jacking' Scam Targeting Data Through Charging Stations
Travelers Beware: 'Juice Jacking' Scam Targeting Data Through Charging Stations With the summer travel season underway, state leaders are warning of a new scam tactic targeting travelers’ personal information on their electronic devices. In a warning issued this week, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection encouraged travelers to protect themselves against so-called “juice jacking” on public charging stations. Officials said thieves can place hidden skimming devices inside USB ports on public cell phone charging kiosks at airports, hotels, and other public locations. “Unfortunately, nefarious scammers are always at work finding new ways to …

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by Michael Mashburn