The Beginners 2022 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - Business Email Compromise

The video tutorial explains CEO fraud, also known as Business Email Compromise (BECU), a social engineering attack that has caused significant financial losses. Attackers target organizations with frequent wire transfers, using tactics like email spoofing and urgency to trick employees into transferring money. The tutorial provides examples of fraudulent emails and emphasizes the importance of verification methods, such as phone calls, to prevent such attacks. It also suggests implementing two-person integrity checks and dedicated systems for secure transactions.

What is the primary goal of a CEO fraud or BECU attack?

• To gain access to confidential files

• To disrupt company operations

• To initiate unauthorized wire transfers

• To steal personal information

Which employees are typically targeted by attackers in a BECU attack?

• IT support staff

• Marketing team members

• Human resources personnel

• Finance and accounting staff

How do attackers gather intelligence within an organization?

• By hacking into social media accounts

• By attending company meetings

• By monitoring email communications

• By conducting surveys

What tactic do attackers use to make fraudulent emails appear legitimate?

• Mimicking email addresses

• Adding personal anecdotes

• Including company logos

• Using complex language

In a sophisticated BECU attack, how do attackers create a sense of urgency?

• By threatening legal action

• By offering rewards

• By using technical jargon

• By pretending the sender is unavailable

What is a recommended method to verify the authenticity of a wire transfer request?

• Replying to the email

• Checking the sender's email address

• Calling the requester directly

• Forwarding the email to IT

What is a two-person integrity system?

• A system that logs all transactions

• A system that monitors network traffic

• A system that encrypts emails

• A system requiring two people to approve actions