Aramark, a giant in the service industry, recently found itself in the middle of a digital heist. At the end of the Summer, Aramark discovered that cybercriminals had crafted a fake payroll website to trick employees into handing over their login details.
Imagine logging into what you think is your payroll portal, only to find out later that your hard-earned money has been rerouted to a stranger's bank account. That's exactly what happened to some Aramark employees. The fraudulent site was allegedly a near-perfect replica.
The threat actors did not just stop at changing direct deposit details, they potentially accessed personal information like names, addresses, and social security numbers, according to a September 10 notice to the Massachusetts Attorney General.
In the hustle and bustle of daily tasks, it is easy to operate on 'auto-pilot,' especially when performing routine actions like logging into a payroll system. A slight lapse in attention, and an employee might unwittingly hand over their credentials, thinking they are accessing a trusted site.
These counterfeit sites can be crafted with such precision that even the most vigilant employees can be deceived if they are not on high alert.
Even giants like Aramark aren’t immune. Business owners, take note: proactive measures and employee education are key when safeguarding your business from similar attacks.