Juice Jacking

Definitions

1. A threat scenario where a compromised or malicious USB charging station is used to steal data from or potentially interfere with a connected device. The term is most often used in mobile-device security awareness about untrusted public charging ports.

   In plain English: A risk from plugging a device into an untrusted charging port that may do more than charge.

   Example: "Travel security policy recommended a charge-only adapter to reduce juice jacking risk at airports."

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