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Attack Date: May 10, 2022
Vendor Impersonation Payment Inquiry BEC Attack
This text-based BEC attack impersonates a vendor/supplier using a spoofed email address, a free webmail account, and a payment inquiry theme to request a fraudulent payment.
Email Content
Subject
INVOICE'S DUE/OPEN "UPDATE"
Body
Dear Partner,
We kindly ask that you re-confirm to us the status of our outstanding or
any due payments if there are any, as we currently have to give you an
updated information.
Please get back to us immediately with the total amount that is
outstanding with corresponding due dates and invoices respectively.
If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact
me for further assistance.
Thank you for your compliance.
Kinds Regards
[Impersonated Vendor Employee Name] ([Impersonated Vendor Employee Title])
[Impersonated Vendor Company Name]