Using your old-fashioned charger plugged into a power socket is still totally safe, even if not quite as convenient as using an USB lead....
Mikko Piispa, a Sydney based IT professional, explains how the threat works and how to avoid it...
Charging your phone using a public USB port can be unsafe
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Most of us already know that connecting to WiFi networks in public spaces can be insecure. Public charging points point using an USB can also carry risks. It is possible to steal data or introduce malware via the same cable while your device is charging.
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