ceo fraud

CEO fraud, also known as business email compromise, is a targeted attack where cybercriminals impersonate executives to trick employees into transferring money or sensitive data. On WindowsForum.com, discussions focus on defending against CEO impersonation within Microsoft 365 environments. Key themes include the need for layered security controls beyond basic spam filtering, such as Microsoft Defender for Office 365, email authentication protocols, transport rules, and automated remediation. The community emphasizes that CEO fraud exploits gaps between identity, mail flow, human workflow, and financial controls, requiring a coordinated defense strategy. Practical advice covers configuring anti-phishing policies, enabling multi-factor authentication, and training staff to verify unusual requests.