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Responding to Business Email Compromise With Speed and Clarity

We support organisations at every stage of a BEC incident, from initial triage and compromise assessment through to forensic investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident advice

Responding to Ransomware With Speed and Control

Ransomware incidents demand rapid, coordinated action under pressure. We support organisations at every stage of a ransomware incident—from initial detection and containment through to forensic investigation, recovery, and post-incident guidance—helping teams regain control and make informed decisions when it matters most.

Common Business Email Compromise Scenarios

BEC incidents do not always look the same. They can range from a single fraudulent payment request to a wider compromise of cloud email, identity systems, and internal processes.

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Executive Impersonation

Attackers impersonate a CEO, CFO, or other senior leader to pressure staff into making urgent payments or disclosing sensitive information.

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Supplier or Invoice Fraud

Email communications are manipulated to change bank account details, redirect invoices, or interfere with legitimate payment workflows.

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Payroll Diversion

Threat actors pose as employees or compromise accounts to request payroll changes or redirect salary payments.

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Mailbox Compromise

An attacker gains access to a legitimate mailbox, monitors conversations, and inserts fraudulent requests at the right moment.

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Internal Fraud Enablement

Compromised email access is used to target finance, HR, legal, or procurement functions and exploit approval processes.

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Data Exposure Through Email

Sensitive commercial, legal, employee, or client information may be accessed, forwarded, or exfiltrated during the compromise.

How We Respond to BEC Incidents

Our response approach is designed to help organisations move quickly, make informed decisions, and preserve the evidence needed for internal, legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements.

FourStep Response Framework

Triage and Immediate Containment


Identify active threats, isolate affected systems, and prevent further spread across the environment.

Investigation and Scoping


Determine how access was gained, what systems were affected, and whether data was accessed or exfiltrated.

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Evidence Preservation and Reporting


Secure forensic evidence to support internal decisionmaking, legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and insurer engagement.

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Remediation and Recovery


Support eradication of the threat, secure system restoration, and strengthening of controls to reduce the risk of recompromise.

What You Can Expect From Our Ransomware Response Support

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Rapid Incident Triage

Immediate engagement to assess severity, contain the threat, and
stabilise operations.

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Forensic Led Investigation

Clear insight into attacker behaviour, system impact, and potential data exposure.

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Practical, Business Focused Guidance

Actionable advice tailored to your environment, not generic playbooks.

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Evidence-Led Reporting

Documented evidence to meet regulatory, legal, and insurance requirements.

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Recovery With Confidence

Structured support to restore systems securely and reduce future risk.

Why Organisations Engage Triskele Labs

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BEC incidents sit at the intersection of technology, fraud, operations, and trust. Effective response requires investigators who can move quickly, understand the business context, and help stakeholders make sound decisions under pressure.

Triskele Labs brings together:

  • Experienced incident response and digital forensic specialists
  • Deep understanding of ransomware tactics, techniques, and variants
  • Support across technical, legal, operational, and executive stakeholders
  • Clear, calm communication throughout highpressure situations
  • Capability to support broader compromise investigations where required
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When to Call Us

Early engagement can make a significant difference to the outcome of a BEC incident. Consider contacting Triskele Labs if:

Common use cases

  • A staff member has acted on a suspicious payment request
  • A supplier or customer reports unusual account detail changes
  • A mailbox appears to have been accessed without authorisation
  • Suspicious forwarding rules or login activity are identified
  • An executive or finance team account is being impersonated
  • Sensitive information may have been exposed through email
  • You need support preserving evidence and understanding the scope of the incident
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Business Email Compromise?

Business Email Compromise is a form of cyber-enabled fraud where attackers use email to impersonate trusted people or exploit legitimate accounts to manipulate payments, data sharing, or business processes.

Does BEC Always Involve a Hacked Mailbox?

No. Some incidents involve direct compromise of a mailbox or cloud identity account, while others rely on spoofed domains, lookalike addresses, or impersonation without full account compromise.

Can You Help if Funds Have Already Been Transferred?

Yes. Even where financial loss has already occurred, rapid investigation is important to support containment, evidence preservation, internal response, and next-step decision-making.

Can You Investigate Microsoft 365 Email Compromise?

Yes. Microsoft 365 environments are commonly involved in BEC matters, and investigation may include mailbox access, authentication activity, forwarding rules, and related identity indicators.

Respond With Confidence When It Matters Most

If you suspect a Business Email Compromise incident, early, informed action can significantly reduce financial loss, operational disruption, and downstream risk. Our incident response specialists work alongside your team to assess the situation, contain the threat, and provide clear guidance at every stage; so you can move forward with confidence.