Do you travel a lot and use those free charging stations for your phone and other devices? Officials around the world are warning travelers who plug their devices directly into the free USB ports at airports, hotel rooms, cafes and other public places about “juice jacking.” This is when someone on the other end uses software to harvest every name, email, and cell number in your contact list. Because they’re physically connected, it’s possible that your device doesn’t even have to ask if you’d like to share contacts. How can you prevent it? Here’s one idea from SyncStop. It prevents accidental (or intentional) data exchange any time your device is plugged into someone else’s computer or a public charging station. For more information go to syncstop.com/. Have you tried it? Do you know of a similar product? Leave us a comment!
7) If You Recharge a Device in Airports, Beware
Yes, I have a syncstop, and I would advocate for its broader use. It’s low cost and is worth being part of every traveler’s kit.
While you’re at it, pack it next to an also-economical RedKey (https://redkeyusb.com/), A small USB-key that will perform an Ultra-high Military Grade security wipe of all data on your laptop in under two minutes — should you encounter or anticipate a situation where you don’t want your laptop compromised. Your laptop is already backed up before your trip, right?
Yes, using a similar, but much cheaper plug, Only the electricity gets through.
Or use a power pack and just charge that up, then your devices are never exposed :)
Thanks so much for your great input on these devices.
Hi! Thanks for your valuable information you always provide! This time though, when I clicked on your link, and when I typed “syncstop.com” into my browser, I was taken to a Go Daddy site offering me the domain name.
Sounds like they’ve gone out of business. (Looks like Syncstop sank and stopped!) So sorry! This product…
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Data-Blocker-Pack/dp/B00T0DW3F8 performs the same function and earned the Amazon’s Choice rating. That usually means something. Some 4,237 people (at the time I’m writing this comment) have reviewed it and the review rating is well above a 4 on a 5-point scale. (It’s a pretty safe bet!) All this for $8.99. Same as SyncStop.