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Attack Details
Attack Date:
Feb 22, 2022
Executive Impersonation Payroll Diversion BEC Attack
Initial Email Content
Subject
CHANGE DD
Body
Hi [First Name],
I have changed my bank details and I’ll appreciate if you could send me the DD Auth form. Alternatively, may I send you my new banking details for you to help effect the DD change from your end to avoid mistakes.I need your prompt assistance in this regard.
Thank you.
[Executive Name]
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Attack Description
This text-based business email compromise attack impersonates an executive using display name impersonation with the goal of diverting payroll information.
Analysis Overview
Tactic
Spoofed Display Name
Goal
Payroll Diversion
Impersonated Party
Employee - Executive
Vector
Text-based
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