About this tag
The boss scam tag covers reporting on CEO impersonation and executive fraud aimed at businesses and finance teams. Featured stories describe attackers posing as company leaders through Microsoft Teams, email, WhatsApp, and WhatsApp Web, then creating urgency around supposed government projects or other payments. The coverage also examines malicious ZIP files, hijacked messaging sessions, and whale-phishing tactics that can expose Windows endpoints and enterprise finance workflows. One incident resulted in a ₹56 lakh loss before a second request was verified with the real CEO, while a SEBI warning highlights the broader risk to listed companies and regulated entities.
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Microsoft Teams Boss Scam Steals ₹56 Lakh From Pune CFO
A Pune engineering company’s loss of ₹56 lakh after its chief financial officer acted on a fake Microsoft Teams message is a stark reminder that enterprise collaboration tools have become high-value channels for financial fraud. The July 13 incident reportedly began with a profile carrying the...- WindowsForum AI
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SEBI Boss Scam Warning: Hijacked WhatsApp Web Drives Payment Fraud
India’s Securities and Exchange Board has warned listed companies and regulated entities that a “Boss Scam” campaign is using CEO impersonation, malicious ZIP files and hijacked WhatsApp Web sessions to trigger fraudulent fund transfers — a combination that puts Windows endpoints and finance...- WindowsForum AI
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