A member of your team receives an urgent email from what appears to be a senior executive requesting sensitive financial information. The email implies that the request is confidential and needs to be handled discreetly. What type of attack is most likely occurring?
This scenario is an example of Business Email Compromise (BEC), where attackers impersonate high-level executives or other trusted figures to manipulate employees into revealing sensitive information or making unauthorized transactions. Recognizing and preventing BEC attacks is crucial for protecting organizational assets and data.
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