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Attack Date: April 8, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payment Fraud BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using display name spoofing and a free webmail account to request a fraudulent payment.
Email Content
Subject
Event/Administrative Expenses
Body
Hello [Target First Name], are you available to handle the Administrative Expenses (Networking & Website Hosting and Program Services) that are currently due? Let me know if you can process the payment Via Wire Transfer or check mailing today.
Regards,
[Executive First Name]