Organizations around the world rely on email every day to collaborate internally and externally. For most businesses email is the most important communication tool. However, email communications are not secure. Attackers can spoof domains, distribute malware and spam via email channels and they can use social engineering to trick users to make payments or log into fake accounts. Our 30- minute interactive covers: Fill out the form to receive the recording! National MSP Channel Manager, Trend Micro Melanie has been in the Software and Technology field for over 12 years. During her career, she has worked as a Microsoft Specialist and assisted many organizations with their journey to the cloud. Cybersecurity is now her focus and she continues to educate others in the ever-evolving world of technology! A business email scam — also known as business email compromise (BEC)—is one of the most financially damaging online crimes. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct business—both personal and professional. In a BEC scam, criminals send an email message that appears to come from a known source making a legitimate request, like in these examples: Versions of these scenarios happen all of the time. And in each case, thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars were sent to criminals instead. Email Threats Rose by 64% In 2020!
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source: fbi.gov
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