Account Takeover is a type of fraud where criminals gain unauthorized access to user accounts through stolen credentials or other malicious methods, often leading to financial losses and identity theft.
Attack Methods
- Credential stuffing
- Phishing attacks
- Social engineering
- Password spraying
- Malware infection
Warning Signs
- Login attempts
- Password changes
- Unusual activity
- Profile updates
- New devices
Impact Areas
- Financial loss
- Data theft
- Identity fraud
- Reputation damage
- Privacy breach
Prevention Methods
- Multi-factor auth
- Login monitoring
- Device verification
- Behavior analysis
- Access controls
Security Measures
- Password policies
- Account monitoring
- Activity alerts
- IP tracking
- Session management
Best Practices
- Strong passwords
- Regular monitoring
- Security updates
- User education
- Incident response
Account takeover poses significant risks to personal and financial security.