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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
PAYROLL INFORMATION AMENDMENT
Body
Hello
As soon as possible, I want to update my paycheck account information. Will the change be effective before the next payroll is completed?
Regards
[Executive Name]