The Threat Is Social, Not Only Technical
Attackers combine compromised email with urgent voice or video messages asking for wire transfers or credential resets. Traditional spam filters still matter, but process and verification are what stop CEO fraud variants.
Out-of-Band Verification
For wires, payroll changes, and new vendor bank details, require confirmation through a second channel—callback to a known number, not reply-to-email. No exceptions for “emergencies.”
Technical Controls
Layer email security with anti-phishing and DMARC, enforce MFA everywhere, and limit who can approve payments in banking and ERP systems. Review mailbox rules and forwarding that attackers abuse after compromise.
Train for the New Normal
Include deepfake and impersonation scenarios in security awareness. Employees should feel empowered to slow down and verify instead of pleasing an urgent “executive.”
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