FBI Warns Travelers About Juice-Jacking Hacking Scheme at Airports, Hotels — FBI Denver (@FBIDenver) April 6, 2023 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to travelers about “juice jacking,” a deceptive practice used to steal information from phones while they charge at public stations at airports and in hotels. According to ABC Chicago , an FBI spokesperson said people should avoid using free charging stations in “airports, hotels or shopping centers” due to concerns that hackers would use the public USB ports to “introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices.” Scammers figured out that some smartphones use the same port for charging and data transfer, allowing them to move data between devices and steal information or install malware. Juice jacking has been a tool used by hackers for years, but the FBI is the first federal agency to address the issue. To offset the possible issues associated with the charger scam, travelers a...
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5 Reasons to Cruise to Alaska
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At the northwest corner of the continent, the largest state in the USA is the land that time forgot. Between the spectacular landscapes, rare wildlife, legendary trappers and indigenous culture, an Alaskan cruise is a truly unique experience. The following are just 5 of the amazing opportunities you can enjoy in Alaska . 1 Follow in the footsteps of trappers and prospectors The coastal towns of Haines and Skagway experienced a major population surge between 1897 and 1899. Several veins of gold were discovered in the Yukon Territory towards the end of the 19th century, drawing crowds of excited prospectors. Unfortunately, the Klondike Gold Rush resulted in many deaths and failed expeditions. These frenzied years left a mark on the landscape that can still be seen to this day. 2 Trace the history of the people of Alaska A journey to Alaska will take you through mystical lands, steeped in the history of their first inhabitants. In Sitka, the carved totem poles...
The Nation's Largest Minority Group
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Infinity Fun and Travel https://infinityfunandtravel.com The Nation's Largest Minority Group One in four adults are living with some form of disability. Disability expert and author Kathie Snow calls this "the nation's largest minority group, which is both the most inclusive and the most diverse. "Everyone is represented - people of both genders and of all ages, as well as individuals from all religions, ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic levels," she wrote in a 2005 essay. "Furthermore, the disability community is the only minority group which anyone can join, at any time." The ADA signed into law in 1990, put federal protections in place to help Americans living with disabilities navigate many areas of public life. While created in good faith, it's emphasis is on basic compliance rather than true function. We're missing the whole human component. It's an issue that inspired entrepren...