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Attack Date: April 21, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using display name spoofing and a free webmail account to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Email Content
Subject
Update Pay Account
Body
Hi [Target First Name],
I want to update my pay account. I would also like to know if it would be effective for the next payroll.
Thank You,
[Executive Name]
[Executive Title]