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Attack Date: April 14, 2022
Executive Impersonation Gift Card BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonated an executive using display name spoofing and a free webmail account to request gift cards.
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HI [Recipient First Name],
I'm planning to surprise some of the staff with Gifts, Your confidentiality will be appreciated. However, I need you to get a purchase done, Email me once you get this .
[Executive Name]
Chief Executive Officer
sent from my mobile device.