Check out this Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 873 where John and I talk through the ins and outs of Juice Jacking and how to prevent it.
Check It Out: Juice Jacking Explained 2021: How to Avoid it
Juice Jacking Explained 2021: How to Avoid it
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There are options for staying safe out in the world.
I bought a couple of these a couple of years ago. 2 for less than $10.
PortaPow USB Data Blocker (Red 2 Pack) – Protect Against Juice Jacking
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Data-Blocker-Pack/dp/B00T0DW3F8/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=PortaPow+USB+Data+Blocker&qid=1622486452&sr=8-3
and USB-C versions:
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-NA-USB-C-Data-Blocker/dp/B082WDHS22/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/139-7414247-2614364
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-USB-3rd-Data-Blocker/dp/B08BS62WMR/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/139-7414247-2614364
Also, here’s an interesting article:
https://mg.lol/blog/data-blocker-teardown/
Juice Jacking? Regardless of what protections Apple have built into iOS, please don’t do it. Infosec pros have been warning against using public USB ports for quite some time. Just don’t. Buy a battery park or bring your own charging equipment with you.