Bec news and trends

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

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

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 unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Why Business Email Compromise Scams Target Valuable B2B Relationships
Security & Fraud // August 14, 2024

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 cybercriminals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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

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91% of Mid-Sized Firms Plan to Expand AP Automation to Combat Fraud

January 15, 2025
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 payment fraud, the need for reliable security systems is crucial. While digital transformation has brought many benefits, outdated payment systems can leave organizations exposed to emerging threats. Get the Full […]

BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names

December 06, 2024
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As Fraud Rates Rise, Businesses’ Worst Threat May Be in Their Inboxes

April 26, 2023
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 FBI estimates U.S. businesses lost...

Work-From-Home Trend Raises Stakes in Fight Against Business Email Fraud

December 01, 2021
The pivot toward work-from-home environments has opened up new vulnerabilities that allow fraudsters to target B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Experian Debuts Network to Flag Fraud Risk Using FinTech Data

May 10, 2023
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 and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Small Businesses Increasingly Targeted by BEC Scams and Other Internet Crimes 

December 16, 2022
Criminals are using BEC scams against small businesses to steal hundred-thousand-dollar food shipments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Email’s Role In Combatting Business Email Compromise

April 14, 2020
With the business email compromise (BEC) phishing attack a continuously growing threat for businesses large and small, organizations are exploring how strategic cybersecurity investments can protect them when bad actors...

Singapore Police Prevent Bitcoin Machine Scam

April 28, 2019
Police in Singapore helped stop a scam that was targeting users of bitcoin machines at a local mall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...