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How to protect your device from hacking at a public charging station?   


Lily Campbell
@Lily.Campbell · Posted 02 Sep. 2022


Jack Penn
@Jack.Penn · Updated 02 Sep. 2022

There are dangers of public charging stations. Wondering can my phone get hacked? The bad news is yes it can.

Here’s how to protect your device at a public phone charging station:

When using public charging stations, there are a few things you can do to protect your device from being hacked. 

First, avoid using public charging stations that are in high-traffic areas, as they are more likely to be used by people who are looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. 

Second, if possible, use a charging station that is operated by a reputable company

Third, never leave your device unattended while it is charging. Finally, be sure to keep your device's security features up-to-date to help protect against the latest threats. If you take these steps the next time you need a charge, your phone will be safe and hopefully your battery will not die on you!

It is always important to try and use a reputable company's public charging station for someone with a device that will consume a lot of power quickly like a tablet.


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