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Juice Jacking

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Juice Jacking · N/A · 充电劫持 · joos JAK-ing · malicious charging · USB charge attack · Digital Security · usb · mobile · threatsDigital Securitymalicious charging USB charge attack

/joos JAK-ing/

Also known as: malicious charging, USB charge attack

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Juice jacking is the risk that a public USB charging port or cable could attempt data access or malware transfer, not just power.

Real-World Example

Using a USB data blocker (“condom”) or your own AC charger at an airport counters juice jacking.

References

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