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Attack Date: May 1, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using email address spoofing and a maliciously registered domain to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Email Content
Subject
DD UPDATE
Body
Hey!
Hope you are doing well!
I have recently changed banks and would like to have my direct deposit updated to my new bank account. Can you please ensure the change is effective immediately for the next pay date?
Thanks!
[Impersonated Executive Name]