Never use public ports to charge your phone

HIDDEN MALWARE MAY BE USED TO STEAL YOUR DATA

- BY KARISHMA H. NANDKEOLYAR

It can be tempting to use a public port to charge your phone when your battery is dying and you need it to work, but you could be putting yourself in a vulnerable position.

The UAE Cyber Security Council has called for vigilance and selectiveness when using a charging port. It said 79 percent of travellers unknowingly expose their personal data to danger when they use unsecured public stations.