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Need to charge your phone? Think twice — "juice jackers" might come for you

"Juice Jacking" has become so prevalent that the FBI is now warning the public about it.
The charging station at Pearson International Airport, one of the busiest transportation hubs in Canada.

The US government is warning of the dangers of using public, free cellphone charging stations, such as in airports, hotels, and shopping centers. The FCCand local branches of the FBI. That's because cybercriminals are using

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