CyberSense
with Declan Hardie · Impact 103
EPISODE 13 · FEB 24, 2026
CyberSense Ep. 13 – Juice Jacking
with Declan Hardie
Public USB ports can steal your data. Here's your safe charging plan.
🔌 Full transcript: Your 3-Step Safe Charging Plan
USE A WALL OUTLET
Carry your own AC charger and plug into a standard power socket. It's safe—electricity only, no data.
USB DATA BLOCKER
This cheap adapter goes between a public cable and your phone. It blocks data transfer and allows only power.
POWER OFF AS LAST RESORT
If you must use a suspicious USB port, turn your phone completely OFF before plugging in to prevent data theft.
Bottom Line: Public USB is for power, not trust. Carry your own charger or a data blocker.
— Declan Hardie, Impact 103