It was in the App Store. She still lost R120 000

It was downloaded from the official Google Play Store.

It looked legitimate. It seemed secure.

It cost her R120 000.

After responding to a social media advert for discounted airline tickets, a consumer was guided to download an app to access “promo codes.” Theapp was fraudulent, embedded with malware, and the financial loss wasdevastating.

If you think apps in official stores are always safe, this case will change your perspective.

Read the full story to see how the scam unfolded, and how to protect yourself and your organisation.

[Click here to read the full article]

Stay alert. Stay protected.