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Board Meeting Phish – Security Byte

A security company called GreatHorn recently detected a relatively prevalent spear phishing email targeting C-level executives, warning them about a change in their board meeting. The malicious email appears to come from the targeted company’s CEO and informs them that they have to reschedule a board meeting. However, if you interact with the email you may end up giving away your Office 365 credentials. Watch the video below to learn more about this Whaling attempt, and be sure to warn your executives to beware this type of email.


Episode Runtime: 1:45

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK–q5fdQYs

EPISODE REFERENCES:

Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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