it’s trivial to avoid. Do not accept instructions outside of the standard instruction channels. The only reason this scheme works is because of bad processes, bad training or a culture of fear (where employees feel compelled to comply with any demand regardless of process for fear of losing their job).
If an employee routinely receives email or zoom instructions to transfer $25m without any sort of sign off then the company is completely at fault for terrible process.
If an employee routinely receives email or zoom instructions to transfer $25m without any sort of sign off then the company is completely at fault for terrible process.