The New BOSS Scam Everyone Should Know! 🚨

Описание: The Boss Scam is one of the fastest-growing corporate cyber frauds, here's how it usually happens:

Method 1: The ZIP File Attack
An employee receives what appears to be an urgent invoice, payment receipt, or business document from a client or vendor. Since these files often look legitimate, they're forwarded to the accounts or finance team. If the ZIP file contains malware, opening it can compromise the device and give scammers access to business data and communication channels. They then impersonate senior management and instruct the finance team to transfer money to fraudulent bank accounts.

Method 2: CEO Impersonation
Scammers create a fake WhatsApp account, spoof an email address, or use a cloned phone number that appears to belong to the CEO, MD, or another senior executive. They send urgent payment instructions, often claiming the transaction is confidential or time-sensitive, pressuring employees to act before verifying the request.

Protect your company:
Always verify high-value payment requests through a second channel, such as a phone call.
Never open ZIP files or attachments unless you're sure they're from a trusted source.
Never approve large fund transfers based only on a WhatsApp message or email.

If you suspect cyber fraud, act immediately. Call the National Cyber Crime Helpline: 1930 and report the incident at cybercrime.gov.in. Quick reporting can significantly improve the chances of recovering lost funds.

Share this with your finance team, founders, and anyone who handles company payments. It could prevent the next big fraud.