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Attack Date: May 2, 2022
Employee Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an employee using an external compromised account to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Email Content
Subject
Update Payment Information
Body
Hi [Recipient First Name],
I need your assistance, I want to update my account information on the payroll system. Kindly send me a direct deposit authorization form. I'd also like to know the pay date the change will go into effect
Thanks!
[Impersonated Employee Name]
[Impersonated Employee Title]