Construction Firms Lose Millions to Wire Fraud Every Year
Business email compromise targeting construction firms diverted $447M in payments in 2023 alone. Attackers intercept subcontractor invoices and redirect wire transfers to criminal accounts. Bellator closes these gaps.
Wire fraud losses in the construction industry from BEC attacks (FBI IC3)
Construction is the 3rd most ransomware-targeted industry globally (Sophos)
Average cost when project IP, bids, or subcontractor data is compromised
Security Built for the Jobsite and the Back Office
BEC & Wire Fraud Prevention
Email authentication (DMARC/DKIM/SPF), invoice change detection policies, and dual-approval workflows for wire transfers over defined thresholds.
Project File Protection
Encrypted storage for drawings, bids, and contracts. Version control and access logging so you know who accessed which files and when.
Subcontractor Access Management
Subcontractors get scoped, time-limited access to only the project data they need. Access is revoked automatically when contracts end.
Ransomware Defense
EDR on all endpoints, immutable project file backups, and incident response planning to ensure a ransomware attack doesn't halt your active jobs.
Jobsite Device Security
Mobile device management for field tablets and smartphones. Geofencing, remote wipe, and VPN enforcement for workers accessing project systems from the field.
Incident Response
BEC incident response includes bank notification, FBI IC3 reporting, and financial recovery coordination — the first 24 hours are critical to recovering diverted funds.
Construction Security FAQs
Attackers compromise an email account — yours, a subcontractor's, or a supplier's — and monitor conversations to understand payment timing. When a large invoice is due, they send a convincing spoofed email with changed wire instructions. The money is gone before the fraud is discovered, typically 2-3 days later.
Yes. If you share project files via email or file sharing with a compromised subcontractor, attackers can access those files. Bid data, architectural drawings, and client information all have value on criminal marketplaces. Scoped access controls and encrypted file sharing reduce this risk.
The FBI's Financial Fraud Kill Chain program can recover funds if you report within 72 hours — the window closes quickly as funds are moved through intermediary accounts. Speed is critical. Having our IR team pre-engaged means you can move immediately instead of losing hours figuring out who to call.
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