Amidst growing concerns over the security risks posed by a cyberattack known as “juice jacking,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a cautionary message to mobile phone users advising them against charging their devices using public ports.
- Juice jacking is a form of cyberattack where hackers tamper with public USB charging ports, infecting them with malware or making hardware changes that allow them to steal data from devices connected to them.
- This type of attack has been a growing concern, with incidents reported in various public spaces such as airports, hotels, and shopping centres.
