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Why You Should Avoid Using Airport Charging Stations!

These days it's common to see people hovering around outlets at the airport, trying to charge their devices. Most airports have installed charging stations, but you may want to think twice before you plug your phone or laptop into one of them. 

According to experts, these stations could put your devices in danger, since they can easily be used by cyber criminals to either install malware on your phone, or steal your info without you knowing.

“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,” Caleb Barlow, vice-president of X-Force Threat Intelligence at IBM Security says. “You have no idea where that thing has been.”

Barlow suggests travelers stick to a regular charger in a wall outlet, or, if that’s not an option, bring a portable power bank so you can charge your phone if desperate.

Source:New York Post

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