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Business Email Compromise Attack Hijacks Session Token to Steal Vendor Payments

Business Email Compromise Attack Hijacks Session Token to Steal Vendor Payments
Business Email Compromise Attack Hijacks Session Token to Steal Vendor Payments
August 20, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity firm TrendAI uncovered a business email compromise (BEC) scheme in which an attacker tricked a victim into clicking on a link and was then...

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91% of Mid-Sized Firms Plan to Expand AP Automation to Combat Fraud
91% of Mid-Sized Firms Plan to Expand AP Automation to Combat Fraud
January 15, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

As cybercriminals target more businesses, accounts payable (AP) departments are more vulnerable to fraud. With more than 80% of U.S. companies affected by sophisticated digital...

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BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
December 06, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

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Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
November 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Corporate email accounts are among the most exploitable entry points for scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Why Business Email Compromise Scams Target Valuable B2B Relationships
Why Business Email Compromise Scams Target Valuable B2B Relationships
August 14, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Email remains a cornerstone of communication, especially within business-to-business (B2B) relationships. This reliance on email, however, has also made it a prime target for savvy...

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Threat of Deepfakes Drives Two-Thirds of FinTechs to Boost Fraud Budgets
Threat of Deepfakes Drives Two-Thirds of FinTechs to Boost Fraud Budgets
July 12, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

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Experian Debuts Network to Flag Fraud Risk Using FinTech Data
Experian Debuts Network to Flag Fraud Risk Using FinTech Data
May 10, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Experian has launched a FinTech-centric version of its fraud prevention network in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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As Fraud Rates Rise, Businesses’ Worst Threat May Be in Their Inboxes
As Fraud Rates Rise, Businesses’ Worst Threat May Be in Their Inboxes
April 26, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Despite the increasingly sophisticated weapons fraudsters have on hand to execute their scams, business email compromise (BEC) attacks remain one of their most effective ploys. The...

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