Juice Jacking Protection Issue in iOS
Apple's protection against juice jacking attacks is not working as intended in iOS 26, with some users finding their security settings locked to Always Allow.
Juice jacking is a type of attack that exploits a security vulnerability in USB charging, where USB ports can transfer both power and data, potentially allowing a compromised charging station to attack a connected iPhone.
- Configurable iOS settings to handle accessories include:
- Ask every time
- Ask only for new accessories
- Automatically allow connections when the device is unlocked
- Always allow connections
No reports of juice jacking attacks have been found in the wild.
Author's summary: iOS 26 has a broken juice jacking protection setting.
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