How Safe Are Public Charging Stations?
These days, airports, fast-food restaurants, and even buses have USB charging stations. But are these public ports safe? If you use one, could your phone or tablet be hacked? We checked it out!
Matthew Hughes
Matthew Hughes is a reporter for The Register, where he covers mobile hardware and other consumer technology. He has previously written for The Next Web, The Daily Beast, Gizmodo UK, The Daily Dot, and more.
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