Spearphishing campaigns from new and established business email compromise (BEC) gangs are stealing from companies using multiple tactics.
A wave of business email compromise (BEC) campaigns targeting direct-deposit payroll information demonstrate once again that sophisticated technical skills aren’t necessary when you can convince employees to simply hand you money.
Vade Secure recently discovered an ongoing direct-deposit spear-phishing campaign that used conversational email messages to make first contact with HR representatives in an attempt to enlist their help in re-directing direct deposit funds into the criminals’ accounts.