Business Email Compromise
A scam where an attacker impersonates a trusted business contact to trigger money movement, credential sharing, or process changes.
Why it matters
BEC often relies on urgency and trust rather than malware.
Example pattern
A fake vendor asks for bank details to be changed before an invoice is processed.
How CheckLink can help
CheckLink's BEC Request Inspector reviews request text locally and suggests verification steps.
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