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Originally posted by RPROGAS:
I watched an interesting public service message yesterday from the FBI that I thought would be good to share.

Public cell phone charging stations (Restaurants, Airport, public charging stations, anywhere) can be a wonderful convenience but they can also provide an opportunity for some folks to steal proprietary information from your phone.

Charging stations can act as a two way street, while charging you cell phone they can also download data from that phone, sort of like card readers you hear about at your Bank or the gas station. So here's how you can protect your credit card information, Bank pass words, etc. TURN THE PHONE OFF while using a charging station, even the one in your home because you never know WHO is listening.

Bob

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Originally posted by RPROGAS:
So if your phone runs out of battery charge and dies, it doesn't turn off?? How do you recharge a dead battery? Not trying to be difficult, just asking.

You could be correct that this only applies when using a USB connector. The type of connector wasn't described in the video. It was simply a public cell phone charging station but they did demonstrate that they could read all the information/ data on that cell phone.

Bob

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