Phantom Deal Hackers Impersonate Executives and Use Fake NDAs to Steal Corporate Wire Transfers

Cybercriminals are using fake acquisition deals to steer employees toward large wire transfers. It turns everyday corporate safeguards into barriers that the victim is told must be avoided to protect a confidential transaction.

Phantom Deal Hackers Impersonate Executives and Use Fake NDAs to Steal Corporate Wire Transfers

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Cybercriminals are using fake acquisition deals to steer employees toward large wire transfers.

It turns everyday corporate safeguards into barriers that the victim is told must be avoided to protect a confidential transaction.

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Cybercriminals are using fake acquisition deals to steer employees toward large wire transfers. It turns everyday corporate safeguards into barriers that the victim is told must be avoided to protect a confidential transaction.

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