How to prevent vendor email compromise attacks

Vendor email compromise (VEC) and business email compromise (BEC) are both forms of attack where the hacker impersonates a vendor or company in an attempt to deceive customers or employees into providing money, sensitive data, or action. Although similar, VEC attacks are typically more sophisticated as they involve more comprehensive research and targeted information. Prevention measures include monitoring and filtering of email traffic, regular security awareness training for employees, implementing strict access and security controls, using email authentication technical controls and requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA).