Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: bec

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A BEC scam is a form of phishing where companies and individuals are tricked and convinced into making wire transfers.

Source: https://pragativadi.com/icc-loses-2-5-million-usd-to-online-scam-reports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=icc-loses-2-5-million-usd-to-online-scam-reports

BEC attacks occur when a bad actor tries to extract sensitive data or money from a company by impersonating a high-level staff member or business partner.

Source: https://betanews.com/2023/04/06/microsoft-365-defender-is-now-ai-powered/

BEC scams in 2020 alone recorded over &$1.8 billion compared to other cybercrimes.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/global-impact-on-business-email-compromise-and-mitigations/

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of cybercrime that targets companies by using fraudulent emails.

Source: https://capitolhilltimes.com/2023/03/06/how-to-prevent-business-email-compromise-within-your-organization/

Emma Williamson, community impact manager at BEC said: “It’s important to give residents the opportunity to have a voice and to be able to contribute to the design and delivery of activities, services and projects that are delivered in their area.

Source: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23501419.bec-asking-residents-engage-conversation-community-futures/?ref=rss

End-to-end encryption is also likely to be highly useful in tackling the growing problem of business email compromise (BEC).

Source: https://betanews.com/2023/08/01/guarding-your-digital-realm/

“The fact that BEC and VEC attacks are continuing to grow—despite more security awareness and continued advancements in legacy security tools—shows us that email is still one of the easiest ways to infiltrate organizations,” said Britton.

Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/08/10/third-party-applications-risk/

The technology industry is the most popular target for BEC attacks, while advertising/marketing is the most popular target for VEC attacks.

Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/08/10/third-party-applications-risk/