iPhone and Android owners warned over ‘juice jacking’ charging mistake that downloads malware straight onto your device

SMARTPHONE-wielding travellers have been warned against an “underestimated” ‘juice jacking’ attack that can take place in hotels.

‘Juice jacking’ is when innocent iPhone or Android owners charge their devices through a USB port that has been tampered with – and hotels aren’t the only place you’re at risk.

While it might be tempting to ditch your travel adaptors and rely solely on the hotel’s USB ports, Van Pelt has urged against itAlamy It is “difficult” to know if the USB charging port in your hotel room is risky...