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Attack Date: May 5, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using display name spoofing and a maliciously registered domain to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Email Content
Subject
Paycheck Re-update
Body
Hi
I just switched my bank and want to update my new direct deposit details, can i send you my new account info so you can help me update it now?
Regards,
[Executive First Name]