The Brief
- The TSA warns travelers about “juice jacking,” where hackers install malware in USB ports at airports, potentially compromising devices plugged into them.
- SEA Airport officials assure travelers that their USB ports are safe, citing extensive upgrades and no reported incidents.
- TSA recommends using a “TSA-compliant” power brick or battery pack and advises against using free public WiFi for online purchases.
SEATTLE – The TSA is warning flyers to think twice before plugging your phone into USB ports at airports, in an effort to avoid hackers.
TSA reports that hackers can install malware into USB ports at airports. If you plug your device into the port, you may be at risk.
TSA calls it “juice jacking” or “port jacking.”
Behind USB port malware
What they’re saying:…