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Callalily

(15,190 posts) Thu Aug 7, 2025, 06:40 AM Aug 7

If You Use the Public Phone Chargers at the Airport, the FBI Has a Warning for You

In the past I have used USB ports at airports. Guess I'll just have to bring along a portable charger.

https://www.frommers.com/blogs/passportable/if-you-use-the-public-phone-chargers-at-the-airport-the-fbi-has-a-warning-for-you/

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If You Use the Public Phone Chargers at the Airport, the FBI Has a Warning for You (Original Post) Callalily Aug 7 OP

Another way for them to intrude into our devices. Norrrm Aug 7 #1

Smartphone Condom devices prevent access to your phone will still charging it bucolic_frolic Aug 7 #2

Thanks for alerting me to something useful I was not aware of. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 7 #3

Thanks for sharing this information. Callalily Aug 7 #4

Norrrm

(2,757 posts)

1. Another way for them to intrude into our devices.

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 07:07 AM

Aug 7

I bought a rechargeable mouse from Amazon and I think it gave a slight virus.

bucolic_frolic

(52,037 posts)

2. Smartphone Condom devices prevent access to your phone will still charging it

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 07:47 AM

Aug 7

USB Data Blocker:

This small device plugs into the public USB port and allows only power to flow to your phone, preventing any data transfer.

It acts as a physical barrier against potential data theft or malware installation.
Look for adapters specifically designed for charging only, blocking data transfer.

Bernardo de La Paz

(57,694 posts)

3. Thanks for alerting me to something useful I was not aware of. . . . nt

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 07:58 AM

Aug 7

Callalily

(15,190 posts)

4. Thanks for sharing this information.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 11:59 AM

Aug 7

I wasn't aware of the data blockers. Checked and they are not all that expensive either.

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