It’s Monday morning, and Pieter, a loyal employee, opens his laptop in good spirits to start a new working week. The coffee is ready and he is ready to take on the challenges of a new week. But that morning, his life and that of the entire company changes in a way no one could have predicted.
It starts with an email
Pieter receives a very convincing email from none other than the director of the company. The email requests an urgent payment to complete a deal with a new customer. Alles aan de e-mail lijkt legitiem: het e-mailadres, de handtekening, en zelfs het taalgebruik. Without thinking about it, Pieter transfers the payment.
The trap snaps shut
Only hours later does he discover that he has been scammed. The email wasn’t real; it was a sophisticated attempt at CEO fraud, one of the fastest growing forms of cybercrime. The payment did not go to a new customer, but to a hacker who is now a significant amount richer. And Pieter? He has a knot in his stomach and a big problem to solve.
The reality of cyber security
If this can happen to Pieter, it can happen to all of us. This incident highlights how crucial it is to always be vigilant and implement cybersecurity best practices. Always verify financial requests, be wary of unknown links and attachments, and have a robust security system in place.
How Digital Hub can help
This is where we as a Digital Hub come into the picture. We’re here to not only improve the technology you use every day, but also foster a culture of cybersecurity within the company. We can conduct security audits, provide training and implement effective security measures.
So, before you think that βit will never happen to me,β take a moment to think about Pieter and the trap he fell into. Let us all take the necessary steps to improve our cybersecurity.
Do you have questions or would you like to know more about the services that Digital Hub can offer to protect you against these threats? Please contact us at info@digitaalknooppunt.nl or call 0883444822.