Cybersecurity articles tagged #Business Email Compromise on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ai-agent-social-engineering-the-future-of-bec-by-2026https://runtimerebel.com/blog/ai-agent-social-engineering-the-future-of-bec-by-2026Future BEC attacks may target AI agents with growing business system authority, necessitating new defensive strategies for 2026.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:50:53 GMTSocial EngineeringAI SecurityBusiness Email CompromiseFuture ThreatsAI Agentshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phantom-deal-m-a-scams-target-large-enterprises-averting-financial-fraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phantom-deal-m-a-scams-target-large-enterprises-averting-financial-fraud"Phantom Deal" M&A scams target large enterprises, leveraging detailed research and social engineering to trick employees into initiating fraudulent financial transfers.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:02:28 GMTPhantom DealSocial EngineeringBusiness Email CompromiseFinancial FraudMergers Acquisitionshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warns-of-fake-permit-fee-wire-transfer-scams-targeting-property-ownershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warns-of-fake-permit-fee-wire-transfer-scams-targeting-property-ownersThe FBI warns property owners of a government impersonation scam using fake planning and zoning permit invoices to trick victims into fraudulent wire transfers.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:26:32 GMTGovernment ImpersonationWire Transfer FraudBusiness Email CompromiseBECSocial EngineeringReal EstateProperty OwnersFBI WarningFinancial Fraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ocean-launches-agentic-ai-email-security-platform-with-28m-fundinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ocean-launches-agentic-ai-email-security-platform-with-28m-fundingOcean emerges from stealth with $28M to deploy specialized AI agents that simulate human reasoning to detect sophisticated phishing and BEC threats.Thu, 21 May 2026 13:21:56 GMTEmail SecurityAgentic AIPhishingBusiness Email CompromiseOcean Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-alert-hacker-enabled-cargo-theft-surges-via-broker-impersonationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-alert-hacker-enabled-cargo-theft-surges-via-broker-impersonationThe FBI warns of sophisticated cyber-physical cargo theft operations where hackers compromise shipping brokers and carriers to redirect high-value shipments.Fri, 01 May 2026 08:46:25 GMTFbi AlertCargo TheftBusiness Email CompromiseLogistics SecuritySupply Chain Riskhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/defensive-strategies-for-routine-workflow-weaponizationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/defensive-strategies-for-routine-workflow-weaponizationAttackers are pivoting from technical exploits to weaponizing trusted workflows. Learn how to detect and mitigate these behavioral identity-based threats.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:57 GMTSocial EngineeringBusiness Email CompromiseIdentity SecurityBehavioral AnalyticsInsider Threathttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phishing-alert-impersonation-of-us-city-county-officials-targets-permit-applicantshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phishing-alert-impersonation-of-us-city-county-officials-targets-permit-applicantsThe FBI warns of active phishing campaigns impersonating US city and county officials to target businesses and individuals seeking permits, aiming for fraud and data…Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:32:27 GMTPhishingFBICredential TheftBusiness Email CompromiseGovernment ImpersonationFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ghanaian-national-pleads-guilty-in-100m-bec-and-fraud-ring-casehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ghanaian-national-pleads-guilty-in-100m-bec-and-fraud-ring-caseA Ghanaian man has pleaded guilty to his role in a global $100 million fraud ring targeting US entities through business email compromise and romance scams.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:17:44 GMTBusiness Email CompromiseFraud RingMoney LaunderingSocial Engineering