Business email compromise attacks on the rise

Posted on 28 Mar 2017 by Jonny Williamson
cyber security business email compromise - Though advantageous, increased connectivity also open the door to new security risks. - Digital Threats

Manufacturing organisations are among those most targeted by business email compromise (BEC) attacks, with incidents increasing by almost half, according to a recent study.

So-called business email compromise (BEC) attacks rose by 45% in the last three months of 2016 compared to the prior three months, with manufacturing, retail and technology companies most at risk. Hit repeatedly every month, cybercriminals are seeking to take advantage of more complex supply chains and SaaS infrastructure common to all three industries. More…

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