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Attack Date: April 28, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payment Fraud BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using display name spoofing, a maliciously registered domain, and a new vendor theme to request a fraudulent payment.
Email Content
Subject
Financial Update
Body
Hi [Recipient Name],
I was just informed that we have an offer accepted by a new vendor which I have been negotiating for some time now. Are you able to process the payment ? so I can forward you a copy of the invoice and W9.
Regards,
[Impersonated Executive Name]
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