Tech Tips: Don't Use Public Places Charger, Can Hack Your Smartphone And Laptop, How To Stay Safe..
Be it a smartphone or a laptop, these gadgets have to be charged from time to time. The biggest problem is when the devices get discharged during travel. However, nowadays, charging ports are mostly provided in public places like railway stations, bus stands, airports, or cafes. Also, charging cables are attached here. People start charging their phone or laptop in public places by looking at the cable without thinking about anything. Till now, you must have heard that by connecting the phone to public Wi-Fi, you directly invite hackers, but do you know that by using the charging cable provided at public places, your phone can also be hacked very easily? Yes, if you also do this, then read this article. Here, the harm caused by a public charger is explained, and the way to avoid it is also given.
These charging cables are not common.
The charging cables provided at public places like railway stations and airports look like normal charging cables. The phone also charges with them, like the original charging cable. Due to this, people are unable to understand that these cables can harm their phones. For your information, let us tell you that these cables are OMG cables. A powerful chip is given in it. Your phone's data can be stolen through this chip.
These details get stolen.
Popular YouTuber Rajivmakhni has said in a video that as soon as you plug the charging cable given in a public place into your phone or laptop, the device will start charging, but hackers will take complete control of your device. Hackers are able to access the saved bank details, passwords, login IDs, photos, OTPs, videos, etc. in your phone. As soon as the cable is plugged, a special remote Wi-Fi signal is created, which allows hackers to control your phone from anywhere in the world. The most dangerous thing about this scam is that no warning comes on your phone, and the phone keeps charging properly.
A way to avoid hackers
To avoid hackers, always remember not to charge your device with the charging cable provided outside. Carry a charger and cable with you. Also, do not make the mistake of charging the device with a cable provided by someone else. Charge the device only by plugging your charger or cable into an outside charging port.
CERT-In had warned
Last year, CERT-In had also warned about the USB charger scam in public places. According to CERT-In, this can install apps in your phone that will steal your data. The organization said that use an electric wall to charge your device. Keep your device locked and disable it from connecting to other devices. Try charging the phone by turning it off.
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