The data security world first heard about the threat of juice jacking at defcon in 2011. Hackers usually install malware with these chargers to copy sensitive data from the tablet, laptops, smartphone or another device. It is a form of cyberattack in which hackers try to steal your data by tricking you into downloading malicious mobile apps.

For a reliable and convenient system, it is essential to build a secure system that will be protected from outer attacks and also serve the purpose of keeping the inner data safe from intruders. Sbi has publicly issued a warning of ‘juice jacking’ through its twitter handle. Is “juice jacking” a real security threat or a scary holiday headline?

That means, anytime a user connects to a usb port for a charge, they could also be opening up a pathway to move data between devices—a capability threat actors could abuse to steal data or install malware. When connected to any open power supply, juice jacking can happen, and your smartphone will not always inform you to make sure the system is secure. Juice jacking involves cybercriminals installing malware and/or stealing data from devices while they are plugged into public charging stations, the kind often seen in airports, shopping centers, hotels lobbies, and sometimes restaurants.