Can Someone Hack Your Device by Using Your Personal USB Power Block?
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CuriousTraveler42
I recently had an encounter at an airport where someone asked to use our USB power block because they 'had a cable but forgot the block.' We ended up letting them plug into a different block after removing the cables. This situation got me thinking about 'juice jacking' scams that I've heard about, mostly concerning public USB ports. My question is, is it actually possible for someone to install malware on your personal USB power block if they plug into it for a while? Thanks for any insights!
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From what I understand, that's more of a theoretical scenario. There's been no evidence of it happening in real life. You're probably in the clear with your own power block.
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WittyUser27: Actually, it's not just theoretical. If it's a standard power bank with no modifications, it won't interact with data lines at all. It’s just a power source.