iPhone users who attend different public places should be aware of bad guys who can access their personal information and even eavesdrop on their phone calls. No one would love it to be hacked this way, believe us. Here is useful advice on how you can prevent hackers from breaking into the iPhone of yours.
The whole thing is done secretly without you even knowing about the hack. It happens when you are charging your iPhone via public charger in a cafe or store. Beware of this hacking scheme. It goes like this.
iPhone Hack via Public Phone Charger
According to the information shared by Billy Lau who works for Tech Information Security Center in Georgia, hackers can use specific applications that they install on your smartphone when you don’t know about it.
For example, your battery is low and you wish to charge the iPhone with one of the borrowed charger from a stranger or in the restaurant. The charger looks like an ordinary accessory however it might be connected to the computer [you don’t see it] and not to the outlet. If you happen to unlock your iDevice, they can easily get your personal data and other phone information.
Mr. Lau advises everyone to not unlock their handset in public places while charging even for a second. Even a short moment can let attackers access your device and install the malicious program that will control your device remotely.
Protect Your iPhone from Being Accessed by Hackers
There is one tip and trick for all iPhone owners. If you don’t want hackers to access your passcodes, make phone calls behind your back, listen to your phone conversations, steal your personal data and so on you MUST NOT unlock your handset while being charged by public chargers.
This is simple yet safe. USB public charging station can become your enemy if you are not attentive enough. It’s also best not to use chargers that you can’t see clearly where there are connected.