You may want to reconsider using the public airport charging station next time you’re traveling and your smartphone is low on energy. Criminals could gain access to your personal data through “juice jacking,” a way of using a USB charger to transfer information along with power as you charge.
Although uncommon, charging stations in airports and train stations do pose a risk of containing malware regardless of the type of phone used.
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office recommends avoiding the risk of a data breach completely by using a personal charger and plugging it into available AC outlets – not USB ports.