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Power Bank at Guangzhou Airport Found Hiding Data-Stealing Hardware
Original: Guangzhou Airport Power Bank Hid Data-Stealing Hardware
A power bank at Guangzhou airport has been found to contain hidden hardware designed to steal data from connected devices. Reports say the device was modified to capture information when passengers plugged in their phones to charge. Travelers are being warned to avoid using unfamiliar or borrowed charging equipment at airports, as such modified accessories can compromise personal data without the user's knowledge.
Why now: Concerns over travel safety and data security after a common airport accessory was revealed as a data-theft tool
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