Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Business Email Compromise: A Silent Threat to Small Businesses

Imagine receiving what looks like a legitimate invoice from a trusted vendor — only to discover later it was a scam that cost your business thousands. This is the reality of Business Email Compromise (BEC).

What Is BEC?

BEC is a type of cyber attack where criminals impersonate trusted partners, vendors, or executives to trick employees into transferring money or sensitive data.

How It Works

• Attackers spoof email addresses that look almost identical to real ones.

• They send invoices or urgent requests for payment.

• Employees, believing the requests are genuine, transfer funds or disclose information.

Quick Prevention Checklist

✅ Verify invoice details with a phone call to the vendor.
✅ Require dual approval for large transactions.
✅ Train employees to spot subtle email address changes.
✅ Enable email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

At DevCyberSecurity, we help Utah small businesses implement safeguards against BEC before it’s too late.

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