In today’s world, mobile devices are so much more than just communication tools; they hold all our important information, including bank account details, personal photos, and business emails.

Many people also have money transfer apps, such as Cashapp, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle—and little-to-no extra security in place in order to make a transfer. If someone gets access to your phone, like in a recent scam uncovered in Houston, Texas, they can transfer money to themselves or gain additional access to your accounts.

Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, dives into the details of the scam and offers a refresher on things you should do to protect your mobile device(s).

If you’d like to know more ways to keep your mobile devices and activity secure, contact Petra Technologies today.

This blog post was first published on PetraTechIT.com.