In his recent contribution to Forbes Advisor, John Wilson shares 5 cybersecurity scams to watch out for in 2023.
Originally published in Forbes Advisor
Excerpt:
“Business email compromise (BEC) attacks lead the list, as these scams can have attractive payouts. BEC-related losses totaled nearly 2.4 billion in 2021, according to the most recent report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
These scams involve spoofed emails that look like they’re coming from a trusted source such as a company executive, employee, or vendor. They typically ask the recipient to transfer funds urgently and rely on manipulative social engineering tactics to get their victims to act quickly.”
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