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RBI Issues Cautionary Message Regarding Public USB Charging Ports
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a warning to mobile phone users regarding the potential risks associated with using public USB charging ports. Highlighting the threat of "juice jacking," a form of cyberattack where hackers compromise public charging ports to steal data or install malware on connected devices, the RBI emphasized the importance of cybersecurity. The cautionary message urges individuals to refrain from using public ports for charging and conducting financial transactions over public Wi-Fi networks. Instead, mobile phone users are advised to utilize personal chargers, trusted power sources, and additional security measures such as virtual private networks (VPN) to safeguard their personal and financial information against cyber threats.