Charging your cell phone in public places increases the risk of cyberattacks
When connecting the mobile in a public place to recharge the battery, a door is opened to viruses, since said connections may have been previously infected
Every day, thousands of people connect to a power outlet in public places to recharge their phone batteries. Cybersecurity specialists indicate that this can make it easier for viruses to enter devices.
Hackers are known to take advantage of any vulnerability in the security of phones, computers and other electronic devices to break in, install malware and obtain the user’s personal data.
Experts from companies such as ESET, Kaspersky, or FBI cybersecurity personnel (United States) have spoken sufficiently about the need to protect the data regarding username and password, bank account number or cryptocurrency wallet, residence address, among others. others. This, in view of the fact that cyberattackers are increasingly using more sophisticated methods to enter devices and steal this data.
In this sense, connecting to a public electricity outlet can represent one of the easiest ways for hackers to access private information.
Users may be victims of viruses, fraud, extortion, calls from suspicious sources or corporate identity usurpers, cyber espionage, among others.
To protect yourself, the first thing to do is to avoid connecting in public places to charge the battery of cell phones, tablets, computers, and other devices. Also, update the antivirus from an official source. In the case of cell phones with the Android system, it is possible to install Google Play Protect, from Google. In the case of Apple devices, they have Norton 360, McAffe and Avira.
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With information from international media
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