The FBI warns people to avoid public charging stations over a potential risk of cybercriminals tapping into devices. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what to know.

The FBI has warned against using free public charging stations, ... or software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer. ... US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny.

While the issue of malicious charging stations may be overblown, in general it’s just good digital hygiene not to connect your phone or tablet to an unknown power source.