sameer Shah
***** Superb and timely support from Brittany in resolving my MyGlue issue.
sameer Shah
2022-10-27
Richelle Kostiuk
Was having issues with internal emails and they were able to resolve the issue quickly and easily.
Richelle Kostiuk
2022-10-20
Ryan Thomson
Working with IT could easily be one of the most frustrating parts of a remote location job. Foresight For IT has been awesome, they are personable and have a very efficient email system that makes communication and updates a breeze.
Ryan Thomson
2022-10-20
Hether Duff Schwartz
The company I work for has started working with Foresight, and have been amazing in getting things done quickly and efficiently
Hether Duff Schwartz
2022-09-27
Elaine Rusnak
Great company to work with. Proactive. Problems solved in a timely manner. No question goes unanswered. I have learned a lot working with them.
Elaine Rusnak
2022-09-27
Ashleigh Plaine
Foresight it very helpful and quick to respond.
Ashleigh Plaine
2022-09-22
Cheri Wolgien
The team is very knowledgeable and prompt to provide support.
Cheri Wolgien
2022-09-19
Joseph Karpala
Foresight for it Corp - Kenneth was able to solve my access problem. Greatly appreciated. Joseph Karpala Advicoipc.ca
Joseph Karpala
2022-08-19
Lara Han
Always very professional, service is great and always exceptional every time i talked to support. They go above and beyond to ensure things are resolved.
Lara Han
2022-08-17
Shannon Costa
Getting IT support was so simple. A technician contacted me right away and was so fast and helpful. Best IT service I've had.
Shannon Costa
2022-08-17
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April 8, 2021

Stop Charging Your Phone in Public Ports

We all know that feeling; your battery is low, but you just have to post that status update!

Stop Charging Your Phone in Public Ports

Maybe you just got to the airport and your phones dead, but you have to get an Uber – so what do you do?

You see a USB port in a public place and of course you’re going to plug in your device so you can feel the sweet relief of your phone charging. Unfortunately, that comfort could be shattered by an invisible attacker collecting information while you phone is plugged into a hacked port, compromising all your data.

Public charging stations and Wi-Fi access points are found in places like airports, planes, conference centres, malls, and parks to name a few, making sure people can always have access to their phones and data. But, connecting your phone to an unknown port has its risks. The cord you use to charge your phone is also used to send data from your phone to other devices. For instance, when you plug your smartphone into your computer with the charging cord, you can download photos from your phone to your computer. If a port is compromised, there’s no limit to what information a hacker could take. That includes your emails, text messages, photos, and contacts. Its called “juice jacking”. Using hacked ports and your phone’s video display, hackers can record everything you type and look at.

Despite the risks, public charging stations are extremely popular, often times – there’s not even an open port for you to use …  but that’s not a bad thing. Instead of charging in public, invest in a portable USB battery-pack. You can also buy USB cords that are specifically meant for charging and cannot transfer your phone’s data. The best way to avoid falling victim to juice jacking is to not use public USB ports but instead, rely on your own personal charger.

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