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Understanding business email compromise, how to stay safe

Business email compromise refers to a type of cyberattack that targets businesses and organizations of all sizes. 

In order to help students, faculty and staff stay safe from these types of cyberattacks, Ohio University’s Information Security Office is encouraging members of the OHIO community to read this article from the National Security Alliance.

The article includes information to help you better understand business email compromise tactics and how to protect yourself from scams.

You can read the article here.

Published
July 30, 2026
Author
Staff reports