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JUICE JACKING [1 record]

Record 1 2024-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
CONT

This kind of stealth cyberattack, called "juice jacking," happens when criminals alter a charging kiosk with the intent to steal data. When unsuspecting travelers plug into the USB [universal serial bus] port, malware is uploaded to devices, where it remains for potentially a very long time, putting passwords, credit card information, addresses, names, and other data at risk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Attaque informatique qui consiste à utiliser une borne de recharge, un câble de recharge ou encore un bloc d'alimentation qui a été trafiqué afin d'accéder frauduleusement au contenu des appareils électroniques qui y sont branchés.

OBS

attaque à la recharge : désignation et définition proposées par l'Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) en 2023.

Spanish

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