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Attack Details
Attack Date:
May 5, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
Initial Email Content
Subject
Paycheck Re-update
Body
Hi
I just switched my bank and want to update my new direct deposit details, can i send you my new account info so you can help me update it now?
Regards,
[Executive First Name]
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Attack Description
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using display name spoofing and a maliciously registered domain to divert payroll deposits to a fraudulent account.
Analysis Overview
Tactic
Spoofed Display Name
Maliciously Registered Domain
Goal
Payroll Diversion
Impersonated Party
Employee - Executive
Vector
Text-based
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