June 10, 2014
Spear Phishing Scams Targeting Corporate Executives
Client Alert
The FBI has seen an increase in sophisticated “spear phishing” scams targeting executives across industry sectors. Spear phishing is when a criminal sends an e-mail that appears to be from a trusted source to a specific individual or company in an attempt to trick the recipient into taking certain actions or revealing sensitive information. In cases involving executives, the e-mail often appears to be sent from the CEO and is directed at CFOs, controllers, or other executives with access to sensitive data or the authority to transfer company funds.