Healthcare providers face a unique landscape when it comes to cybersecurity. They are highly regulated by HIPAA and have an obligation to protect sensitive patient information. Technology is also a very important part of how they deliver care to patients. These factors combine to make healthcare a prime target for cyber criminals. The primary attack […]
Tag Archives: BEC Attacks
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Dec
Dec
i.t.NOW works hard to protect our clients’ networks from security threats and ensure their safety and operability. In those efforts we frequently see what growing threats there are in the wild. Two that we particularly wanted to make our clients aware of are Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, and Ransomware. Neither one of these attacks […]
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Nov
Nov
In a recent conversation with a business owner, they disclosed that they were going through a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack on their network. There are a lot of email threats out there, but this attack was worse than most. The attackers gained access to their email, monitored activity to see who they corresponded with […]
Managed Services, Network Security, Network Security Services
The Evolution of Business Email Compromise
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Sep
Sep
That Nigerian prince has finally grown up. Business Email Compromise or BEC is a real and evolving threat. It may have started with humble beginnings but has been continually evolving. Attackers are leveraging a remote workforce and COVID-19 to continue to exploit businesses. Here’s what to look out for in 2021. Money Transfer Requests Accounting […]
