Breaking Down Business Email Compromise
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are sneaky scams designed to trick victims into transferring money into attacker-controlled accounts.
Attackers use social engineering tactics, credential theft, and take advantage of victims’ trust to target legitimate business communications for wire transfer payments.
Detection is tough, though: attackers don’t need malware to pull off successful BEC attacks, and victims don’t immediately realize money has gone missing.
Watch this clip from our Security Operations Center to stay ahead of BEC attacks and keep your accounts safe.
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[PH] Learn More About Phishing
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[PH] Phishing attempts can show up as messages from your bank, your boss, your utility providers, or even the government. One click from one user can compromise an entire network and inadvertently let hackers deploy ransomware, steal information, or worse.
[PH] The median time it takes for a user to click a link and enter information is less than 60 seconds. With a turnaround time that quick, it's no wonder phishing is one of the preferred methods used by hackers. (2024 Verizon Data Breach Report)
