Safety Flash
False or scam emails – warning
False or scam emails – warning
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/16
- Security
- Cyber security
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Summary
This safety flash describes two email fraud attempts in 2015: unsuccessful impersonation of a chief executive seeking confidential information, and a successful payment diversion using subtly altered email addresses. It recommends vigilance over message wording, personal addresses, domains and changed banking details, alongside liaison with IT departments.
Classifications: Cyber security; cybersecurity; OT security.
Summary
IMCA warns members about phishing and email fraud involving impersonation, altered addresses and fraudulent payment instructions.
IMCA SF 05/16. Themes: security.