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Home   »   Business Email Compromise

This Week in Security News: Medical Malware and Monitor Hacks

  • Posted on:April 18, 2019
  • Posted in:Current News, Security
  • Posted by:
    Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)
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week in security

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn how baby monitors may be susceptible to hacking. Also, learn about a medical flaw that enables hackers to hide malware. Read on: Is Your Baby Monitor…

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Tags: Business Email CompromisecoinminerEternalBluehackingmalware

Hit the Easy Button for Your Organization’s Gmail Security

  • Posted on:April 9, 2019
  • Posted in:Business, Security
  • Posted by:
    Joyce Huang
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Fifteen years ago, Gmail was launched by Google. The web-based service now has 1.5 billion users a month. In addition to being the extremely popular personal email service, Gmail is also a key component of G Suite for organizations. One of the many reasons of Gmail’s popularity is its security. Google makes use of multiple…

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Tags: Business Email CompromiseG SuitegmailTrend Micro Cloud App Security

BEC Will Reach Two Levels Deeper

  • Posted on:January 22, 2019
  • Posted in:Business, Security
  • Posted by:
    William "Bill" Malik (CISA VP Infrastructure Strategies)
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  In our predictions report for 2019, “Mapping the Future: Dealing with Pervasive and Persistent Threats,” we foresaw an increase in the rate of BEC (business email compromise) attacks: “Business email compromise will go two levels down in the org chart.” From the report:     “Business email compromise (BEC) remains a very potent and…

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Tags: Business Email CompromiseStarwood

Today’s Data Breach Environment: An Overview

  • Posted on:November 28, 2018
  • Posted in:Current News, Security
  • Posted by:
    Trend Micro
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By now, companies and consumers alike are well aware of the threat of a data breach. Large and small businesses across every sector have been targeted, and many customers are now familiar with the notification that their username, password or other details might have been compromised. The unfortunate fact is that, despite efforts on the…

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Tags: Business Email Compromisedata breachmalwaremega breachransomware

BEC is Big Business for Hackers: What makes these attacks so hard to prevent?

  • Posted on:August 31, 2018
  • Posted in:Current News, Security
  • Posted by:
    Trend Micro
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For years, one of the most lucrative ways for hackers to generate profits was through ransomware attacks. These instances involve the use of strong encryption to lock victims out of their files and data – attackers then sell the decryption key in exchange for an untraceable Bitcoin ransom payment. Now, however, another highly profitable attack…

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Tags: BECBusiness Email Compromisecybercriminals

How attackers are abusing high-profile users and executives

  • Posted on:June 15, 2018
  • Posted in:Industry News, Security
  • Posted by:
    Trend Micro
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BEC is on the rise, but advanced AI writing style analysis could provide the key to protection.

BEC is on the rise, but advanced AI writing style analysis could provide the key to protection. 

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Tags: Business Email Compromise

This Week in Security News: HR and Heritage Hacks

  • Posted on:June 8, 2018
  • Posted in:Current News
  • Posted by:
    Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)
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Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, the details of 92 million accounts for MyHertitage were discovered on a private server outside of the company. Also, companies using services from PageUp are notifying employees that…

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Tags: Business Email CompromisecybercriminalsGDPRHeritage Hacksrend Micro Internet Security

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of April 16, 2018

  • Posted on:April 20, 2018
  • Posted in:Network, Security, Zero Day Initiative
  • Posted by:
    Elisa Lippincott (Global Threat Communications)
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It was a crazy week at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. I always try to get a quick view of the floor to see companies old and new exhibit their wares. Unfortunately, work never sleeps when you attend a conference, and the shortage of seating at this year’s event left many, including myself,…

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Tags: BECBusiness Email CompromisePhish InsightRSAWriting Style DNAzero-day

Arm your users with knowledge to spot phishing attacks – for free!

  • Posted on:April 17, 2018
  • Posted in:Business, Security
  • Posted by:
    Chris Taylor
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Attendees to the Black Hat 2017 security conference said their No. 1 security concern and most time-consuming activity was phishing and social engineering attacks. That’s no surprise with the increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks and with most ransomware being delivered by email. But Black Hat Attendees also said the weakest link in their…

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Tags: Business Email CompromisePhish InsightphishingRSA

Leveraging the Power of AI to Stop Email Scammers

  • Posted on:April 16, 2018
  • Posted in:Business
  • Posted by:
    Chris Taylor
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Staff members are on the frontline when it comes to cyberattacks against their employers. They’re increasingly seen by hackers as a weak link in the cybersecurity chain. That’s why most threats today come via email, aimed squarely at tricking the recipient into downloading malware, divulging log-ins or making wire transfers to the attacker. We predict…

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Tags: AIBusiness Email CompromisecybersecuritySmart Protection NetworkWriting Style DNA
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