Overview

• The SSC’s Cyber Police issued a public alert after monitoring an emergent threat that targets USB charging infrastructure in Mexico City.
• Authorities say criminals manipulate shared charging ports to covertly install malicious software or exfiltrate data from connected devices.
• Potential impacts include device lockouts, theft of passwords and personal information, unauthorized access to online accounts, and resale of stolen data.
• High‑risk locations highlighted by the alert include airports, shopping malls, transit stations, plazas, universities, and parks.
• Recommended precautions include using personal chargers plugged into wall outlets, avoiding unknown cables, employing USB data blockers and charge‑only settings, keeping software updated, carrying power banks, enabling device encryption, and reporting incidents via 55 5242 5100 ext. 5086 (24/7), [email protected], or @SSC_CDMX.