The CEO Who Wasn't: A BEC Horror Story
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When the 'CEO' emails asking for an urgent wire transfer, one employee learns why verification beats speed every time.
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Stop BEC Attacks
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Verify all financial requests via phone or in-person using known contact info
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Check email addresses carefully for subtle misspellings or wrong domains
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Enable multi-factor authentication on all email accounts
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Be suspicious of urgent requests that bypass normal approval processes
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Use email authentication protocols like DMARC, SPF, and DKIM
