FBI warns smartphones can be hacked by public charges - Upgoat

FBI warns smartphones can be hacked by public charges
submitted by Conspirologist to technology 1.9 yearsJun 16, 2023 06:10:29 ago (+9/-3) (www.nbcnews.com)
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/fbi-warns-using-public-phone-charging-stations-rcna78998

[ - ] RobertJHarsh 3 points 1.9 yearsJun 16, 2023 09:27:54 ago (+3/-0)

If anyone is hacking phones at the airport, it's the FBI.

[ - ] Bottled_Tears 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 16, 2023 17:49:28 ago (+1/-0)

So the FBI is mad the public is using their technology and are better at it, per usual.

[ - ] oyveyo 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 16, 2023 09:21:30 ago (+1/-0)

They make charge cords that don't have the data wires.

[ - ] TheYiddler 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 16, 2023 09:14:26 ago (+1/-0)

Duh. Having data and power on the same port is a mistake.