Avoid public USB charging risks
Public USB ports can, in theory, carry data as well as power. The simple fix is to never let an unknown port touch your data.
- Carry your own charger and power bank and use a wall socket, not a public USB port.
- If you must use a public port, use a USB cable that only carries power, not data.
- Tap ’Charge only’ and decline any ’trust this computer’ prompt that appears.
- Avoid plugging into unattended cables left in airports, hotels or cafes.
- When in doubt, charge from a power bank you own and trust.
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