Cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky has published a list of the main methods of compromising business emails, allowing hackers to discreetly enter into communication with employees in order to extract information or money from businesses.
Companies are constantly confronted with so-called BEC, or Business Email Compromise attacks, the most sensitive sectors being the air transport industry, IT and delivery businesses. For the companies who fall victim to such scams, the damage can sometimes amount to several million dollars.