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Attack Date: May 31, 2022
Executive Impersonation Mergers & Acquisitions Payment Fraud BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using a spoofed email address, an extended spoofed display name, a maliciously registered domain, and a mergers & acquisitions theme to request a fraudulent payment.
Email Content
Subject
Hugues Moreau
Body
Dear [Recipient First Name],
We are in the process of buying an overseas company which will enhance our market position in Asia that I have approved and for which I need your help.
Has Adv. Hugues Moreau informed you about this case?
Regards,
[Executive Name]
Sent from Corp iPhone