business email compromise

11 articles tagged "business email compromise" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.

The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on business email compromise. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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Quishing Surge: QR Phishing Hits NC Small Businesses 2026

QR code phishing jumped 146% in Q1 2026 as Microsoft analyzed 8.3B threats. NC small businesses need image-aware filtering and MFA. Call (336) 886-3282.

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National Small Business Week 2026: FTC Scam Alerts NC Owners Must Know

FTC's National Small Business Week 2026 spotlights AI scams, fake recruiter texts, and imposter fraud. Here's the NC small business defense checklist.

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Real-Time Deepfake CFO Fraud Hit $1.1B in 2025: NC SMB Defense

Deepfake fraud drained $1.1B from US corporate accounts in 2025, tripling year over year. Here's how NC small businesses build verification that beats the calls.

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AI Phishing Drives 73% of SMB Breaches: NC Guide 2026

AI phishing drives 73% of SMB breaches and 88% of small business ransomware. Learn how NC businesses defend against AI-powered attacks in 2026.

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AI Voice Cloning Scams: How NC Small Businesses Defend in 2026

AI voice cloning scams cost businesses billions in 2026. Learn how NC small businesses can detect deepfakes and stop wire fraud. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Deepfake CEO Fraud: NC Small Business Defense Playbook 2026

AI deepfakes drive 40% of business email compromise in 2026. NC small businesses lose millions. Get the defense playbook. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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AI Voice Cloning Scams: How NC Small Businesses Can Stop CFO Fraud

AI voice cloning now powers 40% of business email compromise attacks, with average losses of $4.1M. Learn how NC small businesses defend against deepfake CFO fraud. Call (336) 886-3282.

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FBI IC3: $20.9B Cybercrime Losses Hit Small Businesses Hard

FBI 2025 IC3 report: record $20.9B in cybercrime losses, up 26% YoY. Why NC small businesses are top targets and how to defend. Call (336) 886-3282.

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FBI IC3 2025 Report: $20.9B Cybercrime Losses Hit NC Businesses

FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report shows $20.9B in losses, up 26%. Learn what NC businesses must do to defend against AI-fueled fraud. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Real-Time Video Deepfake CFO Scams Hit NC Small Businesses (2026)

Real-time video deepfakes now impersonate CFOs on Zoom and Teams calls to authorize wire transfers. NC small businesses need new verification rules. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Business Email Compromise: How NC Companies Lose Millions to Wire Fraud

BEC scams cost businesses $2.77 billion in 2024. Learn how NC companies can prevent CEO fraud and invoice manipulation. BBB A+ rated. Call (336) 886-3282.

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