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Using a public USB port or a stranger's USB cable might get your phone hacked
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Is your device out of juice while you are out? Experts warn of cyber security risks with borrowing a USB cable or simply plugging into public USB ports for a quick charge.
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SINGAPORE - Looking to charge your mobile phone or transfer photos and videos to your laptop, but left your USB cable at home?
While borrowing one from a stranger might be convenient, it could expose you to a hidden cyber threat.
