Due to the increasing popularity of smartphones and the advancement of mobile technology, the power consumption of electronic devices has increased, which has led to a significant increase in the battery consumption of smartphones. Shared power banks, as a convenient charging solution, have been widely welcomed by users.
Globally, shared mobile power banks have developed rapidly. According to Straits Research, the global mobile power bank market size was $19.56 billion in 2023. It is expected to reach $28.51 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.92% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).
Data source：Power Bank Market Size Demand, Share to 2024-2032(Straits Research)
China, as the birthplace and development place of the sharing economy, with the recent release of an important message "Beware of the Shared Power Bank Traps Around You" by the Cybersecurity Department of the Chinese Police, has once again pushed shared mobile power banks into the spotlight. The content states that some shared power banks on the market may be implanted with Trojan programs and other malicious software, and once inserted into the mobile phone, personal information may be stolen, resulting in the leakage of privacy data in the mobile phone.
Although the Cybersecurity Department of China did not provide any real cases in the released message, some professionals said that this potential danger should indeed be vigilant and active precautions should be taken.
Maybe you will have a question, how can there be a connection between shared power banks and privacy security protection? In fact, simply put, criminals may use the shared power banks placed in public places as a carrier, implant malicious software or Trojan viruses, and steal your personal privacy information when you rent and use them.
Do you know how the connection between shared power banks and privacy security is generated?
First, shared power banks usually require operations such as scanning codes and authorization through mobile phones. These operations may involve some privacy information. If there are security loopholes in the power bank or the corresponding system, it may lead to information leakage.
Second, some criminals will implant malicious code or viruses into the shared power bank. When connecting to such a power bank for charging, the malicious software will be automatically installed on the mobile phone, which may steal sensitive information in the mobile phone or steal identities.
Finally, the charging cable of the shared power bank is directly connected to the mobile phone and is the main channel for data transmission and power transmission. If there are design defects or malicious modifications in the interface, it may also become a breakthrough for data leakage or viruses.
After understanding these contact methods, do you have a feeling that your privacy may be spied on at any time when using shared power banks?
According to the research of CheckPoint, global cyberattacks increased by 30% in the second quarter of 2024, and the number of attacks per organization per week reached 1,636 times. 90% of cyber incidents are the result of human errors or behaviors, and these errors are the entry points for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities, resulting in data leakage and other attacks.
Data source：Key Cyber Security Statistics for 2024
How to Prevent Privacy Leakage When Renting Shared Power Banks
Therefore, when we need to use shared mobile power banks outside, in order to minimize the probability of leakage of our privacy information when renting shared power banks, we may do the following:
1.Try to choose regular brands and rent from regular channels. Regular brands like STW have their own technical reserves and factories, and will also strictly abide by relevant safety standards and privacy protection regulations. The safety inspection will be stricter and the technology will be more mature.
2.You can check the appearance of the shared power bank and the interface of the charging cable. Observe whether there are abnormal holes, gaps, unknown labels, hidden USB interface installations and other abnormal situations.
3.When plugging in the shared power bank for charging, pay attention to whether there are abnormal prompts or permission requests on the mobile phone. If there are, click to refuse and stop charging.
4.You can install anti-virus software on the mobile phone. Regularly upgrade the anti-virus software program and also regularly check and clean the mobile phone to ensure that there is no potential malicious software or virus in the mobile phone.
5.Pay attention to protecting your privacy, do not input your key information in dangerous places, and always pay attention to the protection of personal privacy.
In fact, shared power banks are just one type of portable chargers and do not have the danger of leaking user privacy security. It is just that they are in public places and are maliciously modified or implanted with malicious software by some lawless elements as a medium for theft.
The final words
So when we have the need to use them, we do not need to overly refuse and resist using them. Instead, we should distinguish and use them correctly so that we can enjoy the convenience brought by shared power banks.
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