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Attack Date: June 29, 2022
Executive Impersonated in Payroll Diversion Scheme
Cybercriminals impersonate an executive and target the payroll administrator in an ask to update direct deposit information to a bank account owned by the attacker.
Email Content
Subject
Update Payroll Account
Body
Hi [Recipient First Name],
I have a quick question for you, I changed my bank account and I'll like to update my direct deposit details on file,Can the change be effective for the current pay date?.
Warm Regards.
[Executive Name]
[Executive Title]
[Target Company Name]