SaaS
Executive Impersonation Defense
How a SaaS company protected leadership from social media impersonation attacks.
The Challenge
A fast-growing SaaS company's CEO discovered fake LinkedIn and Twitter profiles in their name. These accounts were being used to connect with employees and partners, requesting sensitive information and credentials.
The Impact
- Risk of business email compromise
- Potential data breaches via social engineering
- Confusion among partners and customers
- Reputational risk for leadership
The Solution
NetzReporter implemented executive protection monitoring:
- Profile monitoring – Continuous scanning for impersonation accounts
- Rapid takedown – Platform-specific removal procedures
- Proactive defense – Securing unused handles and variations
- Employee awareness – Training on verification procedures
Results
- 15 fake executive profiles removed
- Zero successful social engineering attacks post-implementation
- Proactive alerts on new impersonation attempts
- Comprehensive protection for entire C-suite
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See how our impersonation monitoring can protect your executives.