Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are worsening, with $2.8 billion lost last year. With deepfake and voice-cloning technologies, scammers are using realistic video and audio impersonations, complicating verification after an attack. Organizations face the dilemma of distinguishing between genuine victimization and possible insider collusion. The essential response entails immediate actions within 48 hours, led by an incident response team that excludes those involved in the fraudulent transaction, ensuring effective containment and investigation while treating employees fairly.
The rise of deepfake technologies has transformed BEC scams from simple email fraud to convincing impersonation through video calls, posing challenges for organizations to verify incidents.
Effective incident response requires immediate containment measures within the first 48 hours, highlighting the importance of having a knowledgeable and prepared incident response team.
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