Fortra reported:
Based on their 2023 BEC Trends, Targets and Changes in Techniques report, one of 5 key findings is > BEC actors: “Now intercepting payments”.
Now, attackers are performing man-in-the-middle(esque) attacks by intercepting payments traveling to legitimate vendors. These bad actors will pose as XYZ company and offer a friendly payment reminder about their upcoming bill. Want to make it easier? Click this link to be routed to a pay-now option. After the transaction, the organization will have paid – but to the wrong party. Watch out for emails asking for the “outstanding balance” or the “owed amount.” Actual companies know how much you owe and aren’t afraid to tell you; vague language can be a red flag for fraud.
Based on their 2023 BEC Trends, Targets and Changes in Techniques report, one of 5 key findings is > BEC actors: “Now intercepting payments”.
Now, attackers are performing man-in-the-middle(esque) attacks by intercepting payments traveling to legitimate vendors. These bad actors will pose as XYZ company and offer a friendly payment reminder about their upcoming bill. Want to make it easier? Click this link to be routed to a pay-now option. After the transaction, the organization will have paid – but to the wrong party. Watch out for emails asking for the “outstanding balance” or the “owed amount.” Actual companies know how much you owe and aren’t afraid to tell you; vague language can be a red flag for fraud.
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