Power banks could potentially send Trojan horses and other malware to smartphones

guest · Dec 10, 2020

Police warn shared power banks could transmit malware, but the industry continues to thrive in China
December 7, 2020
https://www.scmp.com/tech/gear/arti...nks-could-transmit-viruses-industry-continues

One of the unique successes in China’s sharing economy has been power bank rentals, but police in China have recently warned that the mobile battery packs keeping users’ smartphones charged up could also spread malware.

The online security department of the Ministry of Public Security warned on its official WeChat account on Sunday that power banks could potentially be used to transmit Trojan horses and other types of malware, especially power banks of unknown origin. Once a smartphone is infected, the malware could steal personal information, including contacts, photos and videos, according to a police video.
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To help reduce risk, police recommended that users choose their shared power banks carefully by avoiding them if they do not know where the devices come from. These could include power banks given away as free trials or gifts.

The best protection, though, is also the least convenient: users should carry a personal power bank and charging cable when they go out.
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