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Attack Date: April 25, 2022
Vendor Impersonation Payment Inquiry BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates a vendor/supplier using email address spoofing, a free webmail account, an overdue payment theme, and a payment account update theme to request a fraudulent payment.
Email Content
Subject
UNPAID INVOICE
Body
Dear Customer,
Greetings and best wishes from us.
Please confirm the status of your Due/Outstanding Invoices for reconciliation purposes with the total amount and corresponding due dates as there has been a new development in our company.
Kindly hold off on payment till you get our new payment information from us.
Thank you in anticipation of your reply.
Best Regards,
[Impersonated Vendor Employee Name]
Accounting Manager
[Impersonated Vendor Website]