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Attack Date: April 27, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using a personalized email subject, display name spoofing, and a free webmail account to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Email Content
Subject
[Recipient Name]
Body
Hi,
I just set-up a new account and need to update the direct deposit information linked to my wages. Kindly assist in this regard.
Thank you.
Regards,
[Impersonated Executive Name]
[Impersonated Executive Title]