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2016_001

Agent company email accounts spearphished. False Wiring transfers orders scam. 18M$ loss.

Day	Month	Year	Country	Activity	Incident Type
XX	N/A	2016	United States	Logistics	Spearphishing

Summary

Agent company email accounts spearphished. False Wiring transfers orders scam. 18M$ loss.

Victim

N/A

Claimed/Reported Threat Actor

N/A

Origin

Cybercrime

Main impact

Integrity

References

http://aapa.files.cms-plus.com/SeminarPresentations/2016Seminars/2016SecurityIT/K.%20Belmont%20-%20AAPA%20Maritime%20Cybersecurity%20FINAL.pdf

Recommendations to Logistics to reduce Spearphishing risks:

Implement advanced email filtering systems to detect and block spearphishing emails.
Educate employees about the dangers of spearphishing and how to identify suspicious emails.
Enforce strict email access controls and authentication measures.
Implement organizational measures to avoid scam.
Limit the use of social networks or unallowed medias for professional activities.
Monitor for unusual email activity, such as unexpected login attempts.
Work with your CSIRT organization to know the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures used.

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