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Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2024 2:59 am
by tanjimajuha4
In most cases, it is installed without the user's consent through social engineering or by exploiting vulnerabilities in operating systems or applications. Malware can include viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware.

Dozing
Doxing is a cybercrime belgium mobile phone number that involves gathering personal information about individuals for the purpose of harassment, impersonation, or other malicious purposes. Doxing typically involves the disclosure of personal information (dox) about individuals on the Internet, typically with malicious intent.

The word “dox” comes from “document,” which refers to files that contain sensitive information about individuals.


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In this attack, scammers impersonate executives and send fake invoices or requests for money transfers from a company account.

The IC3 monitors two BEC scams, one in which the fraudsters use cryptocurrency, a “second jump” transfer, or a direct transfer to a cryptocurrency exchange (CE). In both cases, the victim is unaware that the funds are being sent to be converted to cryptocurrency.

Scammers often ask for payments to be made from a personal account rather than a corporate account, so that the theft is not immediately detected.

Unsolicited spam email
Unsolicited junk email (also known as "junk email" or "spam") is unsolicited messages you receive through your email program. Spam can include advertisements for other products, services, or websites that are unrelated to your online activities. Cybercriminals sometimes use spam messages to spread malware and viruses to victims' computers.

The Importance of Email Security in Marketing

According to a recent study by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), 60% of breaches are caused by insiders. This breaks down into:

20% of employees unintentionally disclose or share information
In addition, 20% of employees steal data from organizations and receive payments.
20% of employees are tricked into disclosing information by phishing, malware or social engineering

Source: reyamitech.com

Here are some of the key benefits of using email security in your marketing: