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juice jacking

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of stealing information from mobile devices by placing a data-stealing device that appears to be a charging station in a place where passers-by are likely to plug their devices into it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, technology

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History

Etymology

Coined by cybersecurity reporter Brian Krebs in 2011.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 充電陷阱 /充电陷阱 (chōngdiàn xiànjǐng) — stealing information from mobile devices
  • Finnish: virtakaappaus — stealing information from mobile devices
  • French: juice jacking — stealing information from mobile devices