Download This PaperJuice Jacking - The USB Charger Scam
8 Pages Posted: 14 May 2020
Date Written: April 19, 2020
Abstract
Hackers have evolved from ground zero and are growing hard and tough on digital security inch-by-inch every day. When we say digital security, everything in the virtual world of information the "data" technology counts which includes complex industrial systems, mobile systems, handheld devices, entertainment systems, design and governance systems and so on; the list never ends. The more the technology is used by people, the more the data is generated and the more the data is generated, the more the insights one can get and that's what the curiosity behind the hackers getting too interested in getting hands on both the personal and commercial data where data is the new oil of 21 st century and beyond. Whether to benefit from the data or not, the hackers never leave any loophole of the systems which are a result of never thought innovation in the space of security breaches termed as "hacking". This article focuses on a similar equipment breach which uses USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports meant for to be used by passengers while in public transport places using which they can electrically charge their mobile phones, laptops, iPod and other portable devices. Using Juice jacking mechanism; the hackers have found a new way to compromise the equipment and steal the data only to provide the access back to the original owner for a hefty price.
Keywords: USB, Universal Serial Bus, Juice Jacking, USB Charger, Scam, USB Port, USB Charger, Airports, Bus, Aero plane, Flight, Data security, Ransom
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