Understanding Business Email Compromise (BEC) and How to Protect Your Business

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of cybercrime where criminals impersonate an executive, vendor, or trusted partner to trick employees into sending money, sensitive information, or making fraudulent transactions. Unlike phishing attacks that rely on fake emails to steal login credentials, BEC scams use social engineering to manipulate targets and often look like legitimate business requests.

BEC can have devastating financial consequences and damage your business’s reputation. Criminals often gather information through social media or by hacking an employee’s email account, making their attack more convincing. Protecting your business from BEC requires a multi-layered approach: regular employee training, email security tools, and two-factor authentication (2FA) are all essential components of a strong defense.

By staying vigilant and educating your team on how to recognize suspicious emails and requests, you can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to a BEC attack.

Want to know how to better protect your business? Contact us today for a security assessment and take proactive steps to safeguard your company’s assets.