Account takeover Articles

omnichannel fraud
March 28, 2023

Omnichannel fraud detection and prevention: best practices to protect your business

Omnichannel fraud is a sophisticated form of financial crime that can occur through a variety of digital channels. Learn about the types of omnichannel fraud, the impact, and how you can protect your business.

triangulation fraud
March 27, 2023

Triangulation Fraud: What it is and how to prevent it

Triangulation fraud involves a real customer, a scammer-middleman, and a legitimate eCommerce site, where the scammer secretly facilitates transactions.

online insurance fraud
March 10, 2023

Online insurance fraud: types, techniques, prevention

Cyber-criminals engage in online insurance fraud by submitting applications with fabricated data or creating multiple accounts to "double dip" on fraudulent claims. Learn more about online insurance fraud and what you can do to prevent it.

online travel fraud
March 9, 2023

Online Travel Fraud – Types, Detection, and Prevention

Learn about the different types of online travel fraud including payment fraud, chargeback fraud, account takeover, and identity theft, and how to detect and prevent them in this comprehensive blog post.

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December 7, 2022

When Love Is Too Blind: How Romance Scams Can Lead to Credit Card Fraud on Your Site

In the last five years, people have reported losing 1.3 billion dollars to romance scams. Romance scams occur when someone pretends to be in a relationship with someone else to extract money or personal information. Learn how you and your business can prevent becoming a victim of romance and dating app scams.

login identity theft
September 28, 2022

How Compromised Credentials and Identity Theft Contribute to Government Benefits Fraud

In this article, we’ll explain how identity theft works, how valuable it is to bad actors, how government benefit fraud is affected by identity theft, and what protection measures can be put in place to help prevent identity theft.

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account sharing log in screen
July 12, 2022

How to Prevent Account Sharing: Lessons from Netflix, Amazon, and more

Account sharing prevention is a strategic approach to restrict unauthorized access and protect users. Learn how to prevent it in your organization.

Illustration of a letter being opened by a fishing hook depicting a phishing email
March 29, 2022

8 Common Signs of an Email Phishing Attempt

Email phishing is exceedingly common, and while they have low success rates, those who fall victim can lose significant amounts of money and valuable data. Learn common signs of email phishing attempts to protect yourself and your business.

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Cybersecurity Trends 2022
November 12, 2021

6 Cybersecurity Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Cybercrime shot up by 600% during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what can we expect going forward? We look into 6 of the top cybersecurity trends expected in the coming years.

Prevent 100% of Account Takeover Attacks from Bots with 2FA
October 26, 2021

Prevent 100% of Account Takeover Attacks from Bots with 2FA

Find out why Microsoft and Apple recommend 2FA for stopping automated bots and malicious humans from stealing your online accounts.

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October 12, 2021

A Guide to Ecommerce Merchant Fraud Protection in 2023

Ecommerce fraud is a type of cybercrime in which criminals use stolen credit card information or fake identities to make unauthorized purchases online. It can also involve identity theft, where criminals use stolen personal information such as names, addresses and Social Security numbers to open new accounts or take out loans in someone else’s name.

Account Takeover Fraud
September 16, 2021

Account takeover indicators that businesses should know to prevent digital identity fraud

Account takeover occurs when malicious actors steal login credentials to access customer accounts. Learn the tell-tale signs of account takeover attempts and how to prevent it from happening again.