The TSA has issued an urgent warning about criminals using fake USB charging ports, free Wi-Fi honeypots to steal your identity ahead of summer holidays

• TSA warns public USB ports can be loaded with malware that silently steals your data without detection
• "Juice jacking" attacks can capture text messages, contact lists, and even keystrokes from your device
• Free Wi-Fi may cost nothing, but it could be the gateway to losing your identity

As millions of Americans prepare for summer vacation, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a timely cybersecurity alert warning travelers about criminal tactics designed to steal personal information.

The risk include tampered USB charging stations at airports and fake public Wi-Fi networks.

The former, know as “juice jacking,” sees cybercriminals install malware on public USB charging stations - once a user plugs in their phone, the compromised port can silently transmit malware or extract data from the device.