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Business email compromise

Protect payments and sensitive conversations.

Business email compromise targets trust. An attacker may imitate a leader, vendor, or partner to request a transfer, obtain sensitive records, or change bank details. Some attempts use a compromised mailbox rather than an obviously suspicious message.

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Why ordinary messages deserve attention

Fraudulent requests can appear inside familiar workflows. Urgency, secrecy, and unexpected changes to payment instructions are reasons to pause and verify, even when the sender name looks right.

Practical steps to reduce risk

  • Require an independent check for new or changed payment details.
  • Use multifactor authentication and review unusual sign-in activity.
  • Set clear approval rules for payments and sensitive data requests.

Make verification part of normal work

Give finance and operations teams a simple verification process with named approvers and trusted contact details. Combine that process with mailbox protection and a plan for reporting suspected account compromise.

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