TSA Issues Warning About Cybersecurity Risks At The Airport

As Bostonians prepare to travel during the summer, the Transportation Security Administration is issuing warnings about cybersecurity threats to consider. In a social media post, TSA cautioned travelers about charging their devices using the USB ports found throughout airports. Hackers can install malware on the ports, infecting your devices once connected, also known as juice/port jacking.

"I always thought it was safe, to be able to use that in the airport," said one traveler at Logan airport.

According to the Federal Communications Commission, juice jacking occurs when malware installed on USB ports exports your information directly to criminals while charging. The perpetrators can then use your information to access your online accounts or sell your information to the highest bidder.

"I had no idea that you would be hacked like that," remarked another traveler.