TSA Warns Against Using Public USB Ports

[Rob]

TSA's Updated Warning for Travelers

Avoid Public USB Charging Ports. The TSA urges travelers not to plug phones directly into public USB ports at airports.

Use your own TSA-Compliant Power Sources. Bring your own TSA compliant power brick or battery pack to charge safely.

Juice Jacking is when a hacker can install spyware or access data when a phone is plugged into compromised public USB ports.

Choice Jacking is a newer, more advanced threat where attackers trick phones into enabling data transfer via deceptive screen prompts bypassing built-in protections.

Adrianus Warmenhoven (NordVPN) warns that public USB ports should never be considered safe. Choice jacking is described as a "dangerous evolution" of juice jacking. "With a single deceptive prompt, attackers can trick people into enabling data transfer, potentially exposing personal files and other sensitive data."

[Treasure BeachBum]

What about USB on the plane?

[Rob]

What about USB on the plane?

Since the TSA doesn't recommend using the plane's wifi, I would skip the usb port and use the charger that came with the device.