[Trend]US and European companies Top Targets of CEO Fraud

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US and European companies Top Targets of CEO Fraud

The FBI has issued a warning on the dramatic increase of Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, swindling over US$2.3 billion from companies worldwide, notably the US and Europe. The scams do not discriminate, with targets ranging from small businesses to large corporations. All the perpetrators need is the company executive?s email address (or someone close, like their personal assistant) and the ability to make a convincing fake email.

Post from: Trendlabs Security Intelligence Blog - by Trend Micro

US and European companies Top Targets of CEO Fraud

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