FBI: 65 People Arrested Worldwide in BEC Bust

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week announced the arrests of 65 individuals as part of an international effort to combat business email compromise (BEC) fraud.

BEC scammers typically target employees in charge of making or authorizing wire transfers, from either a compromised or a spoofed email account.

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FBI Warns of Phishing Attacks Targeting US Election Officials

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week warned US election officials of potential invoice-themed phishing attacks meant to steal their login credentials.

Such attacks have already hit US election officials in at least nine states, and the FBI expects the phishing attempts to continue and even ramp up.

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