Cyber Byte: Business Email Compromise
Business email compromise (BEC) is when a criminal accesses a work email account to trick someone into transferring money, or to steal valuable data. Commonly,…
At the Cyber and Fraud Centre, we provide an Incident Response Helpline to support organisations that have fallen victim to cyber-attacks or financial fraud. One of the most reported incidents is Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. Our Incident Response Team will share the motivations behind BEC attacks and top tips on spotting, tackling and preventing falling victim to BEC attacks.