At some point in time, we’ve all found ourselves facing a suspicious e-mail in our inbox with an urgent call to action or even a threat,” explains IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade. “Back in the day, you were probably able to take one look and knew not to engage due to poor grammar, strange logos, or a message from a foreign prince with no legacy offering to send you millions.”

Mr. Wade continues: “These days, spotting business email compromise (BEC) or email hijacking is not nearly as black and white, and many times the information appears to be coming from a credible source or even someone you know and trust. Criminals can gain access to an individual’s email account not only through phishing emails, but also compromised credentials and outdated cyber security practices. Ultimately, businesses of any size can be targeted, and employees on any level of the corporate ladder are at risk.”