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How Security-Centric Procedures and Training Helped | Huntress
Huntress detected and stopped an attempted business email compromise (BEC) attack that would have resulted in over $100,000 in losses if successful. The case demonstrates the value of security procedures and employee training in identifying and preventing financial fraud schemes. Huntress published a writeup highlighting how the combination of technical controls and human awareness prevented the attack from succeeding.
Why it matters: Finance teams, HR staff, and executives who handle wire transfers and payments need to implement BEC detection controls and training, as attackers actively target payment processes and can inflict rapid, direct financial damage.
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