Property renters targeted in simple BEC scam

Emails purportedly sent by rental property management firms are being used to steal money from people in France and Canada, Proofpoint researchers have warned. A BEC scam preying on renters “Most campaigns are sent from compromised mailboxes belonging to educational institutions in various regions, and use a generic subject line, for example ‘Loyer’ and ‘Nouveau RIB’,” Proofpoint says. “The term ‘RIB’ refers to ‘Relevé d’Identité Bancaire’ (which roughly translates to ‘bank account identity statement’). Early … More

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