FBI Office Warns Against Using Public Phone Charging Stations At Airports Or Malls, Citing Malware Risk

By Michael Roppolo, CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

April 13, 2023

The FBI's Denver office is warning the public against using public charging stations, such as ones you might see at an airport or the mall.

"Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices," the FBI Denver office tweeted in a general alert. "Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead."

There was no specific incident that caused the public service announcement, FBI Denver told CBS News. Rather, it was meant as a field office warning.

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