TSA Issues Important New Warning For Montana Travelers

If you plan on taking a vacation this year, there are certain safety measures that you need to take in order to keep yourself and your personal information safe.

I recently returned from a trip to Nashville, and my debit card was compromised after I scanned a QR code on a parking sign. I had to cancel my card due to fraud.

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Criminals are constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to steal the personal information of unsuspecting travelers. The Transportation Security Administration has issued an urgent warning to all Montanans that plan to travel this year.

TSA Warns Montanans to Avoid Using USB Plug-Ins at Airports

You can fly direct to popular destinations across the country from airports in Montana. Nashville and Las Vegas are among the top destinations for Montanans looking to get away. If you want to make sure your phone is fully charged before you board your plane, the TSA is advising that you do it at home before you get to the airport.

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According to a warning shared on the TSA Facebook page, cyber security has never been more important. Hackers can install malware at USB ports in airports. It is reportedly known as "juice/port jacking."

What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?

• Don't plug your phone direct into a USB port at the airport
• Use a TSA-compliant power brick or battery pack instead
• Don't use free public Wifi

If you're unfamiliar with "juice jacking", cyber security experts from the FCC explain the hackers can gain access to your phone, and even lock you out of it.