3 Questions
What is BEC?
A type of attack process used by hackers
What should you do to confirm a request is real?
Contact the person directly
What is one way hackers try to gain access to personal and financial information?
By sending fake invoices
Study Notes
- BEC is a common attack process used by hackers to gain access to personal and financial information.
- The style of the email, punctuation and spelling, and the address of the sender can help identify a BEC attack.
- Always be extremely cautious of requests to transfer money to an off-shore account.
- By contacting the person directly, you can confirm the request is real beyond question.
- Some attackers will use fake invoices that appear to be from a trusted business partner, in this case be careful to check the bank account matches the ones you have in your system.
- Always follow proper procedure, any request to bypass procedure could indicate an attack.
Test your knowledge on identifying and preventing Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. Learn about recognizing suspicious email styles, verifying requests, and following proper procedures to prevent financial fraud.
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