My news feed is pretty bizarre. In the midst of articles about aquarium heaters, the impact of Saharan dust on Florida’s environment, and DIY front-end alignment (trust me, don’t), I recently noticed that the TSA has released another alert regarding juice jacking at airports.
Juice jacking is even more nefarious than it appears. It occurs when an individual installs a computer inside a USB charging station that attempts to transmit malware to the devices you plug in for power. We’ve all encountered those charging stations, and they provide ample opportunity to conceal a Raspberry Pi to disseminate software that you definitely want to avoid.
The TSA advises against directly connecting a smart device to those kiosks. I’m not sure if they possess new information they’re withholding or if they merely intended to remind us, but with that caution in mind, let’s discuss the best ways to charge your devices while on the move.