CEO fraud (business email compromise)
CEO fraud uses emails or calls impersonating executives or suppliers to get a company to make fraudulent payments.
Signs
Urgency and secrecy, last-minute bank detail changes, lookalike domains, requests to bypass normal process.
Protection
Call-back checks for payment changes, DMARC, staff training and dual approval.
Frequently asked questions
How has voice cloning changed it?
Voices can now be faked too; agree verification words and always call back.