CEO / CFO / CxO fraud
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CEO/CFO/CxO fraud is a form of social engineering in which attackers impersonate a CEO, CFO, or other senior executive within an organization. The goal is usually to trick employees into transferring money, sharing confidential information, or bypassing security procedures. This is often carried out via email or phone and exploits trust and a sense of urgency.
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