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Snell & Wilmer

Business Email Compromise: What It Is and What You Can Do

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Business email compromise (“BEC”) is a type of cyberattack that is increasing at an alarming pace. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation estimated in a May 2017 alert that global losses due to BEC scams totaled more than...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FBI issues another warning of a “dramatic increase” in phishing spoofs of CEOs

We have consistently reported about increased phishing attacks through emails that purport to come from high level executives, including CEOs. According to the FBI, the hackers use sophisticated social engineering to spoof...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Business E-mail Compromise Scam v2.0

In March, we reported on the Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) scam where criminals target employees responsible for wiring company money, and trick them into wiring money under false pretenses to fraudulent accounts...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FBI Warns Against Fraudulent E-mail Scheme

Companies should take notice of a new fraud scheme that has been making the rounds, targeting businesses that regularly make wire transfers. Known as the "Business E-mail Compromise," or BEC, this scam targets employees...more

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