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Attack Details
Attack Date:
May 16, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
Initial Email Content
Subject
May Payroll Updates
Body
Hi ,
I have recently changed banks and like to have my May payslip deposit changed to my new account. I need your prompt assistance on this matter.
Best Regards,
[Executive Name].
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Attack Description
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using a spoofed display name and a free webmail account to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Analysis Overview
Tactic
Spoofed Display Name
Free Webmail Account
Goal
Payroll Diversion
Impersonated Party
Employee - Executive
Vector
Text-based
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