The CEO Who Wasn't: A BEC Comedy of Errors
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When the 'CEO' urgently needs gift cards, something's phishing. Learn how business email compromise scams fool even savvy employees.
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Defend Against BEC Attacks
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Verify all financial requests via phone using previously known contact numbers
2
Check email headers for spoofed domains (examp1e.com vs example.com)
3
Enable multi-factor authentication on all email accounts
4
Establish wire transfer approval processes requiring multiple sign-offs
5
Train employees to recognize urgent pressure tactics and suspicious requests
