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What Is Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)? Detection & Prevention

Seon

In this guide, we’ll see why accounts are targeted, how fraudsters acquire them, and, of course, which steps you should take to secure them. This is your complete guide to understanding and detecting account takeover (ATO) fraud in your business. What Is Account Takeover Fraud?

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What Is Account Takeover Fraud?

FICO

Account takeover fraud (ATO) occurs when an unauthorized person takes control of an account. The fraudster takes steps to actively control the account, for example by applying for a new card or changing the account contact information or password. What Do Fraudsters Do with Accounts They Have Taken Over?

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3 Ways Fintechs are Helping Financial Institutions Fight Fraud

Finovate

Use cases for Selfie Reverification include preventing account takeover, securing high-risk transactions, streamlining account recovery and re-verification/re-validation, and more. “Our goal is to help our customers manage security while providing the best experiences for their account holders.”

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With Same-Day ACH, You’d Better Have Same-Day Fraud Detection

PYMNTS

In its analysis of the Same-Day ACH rollout, NACHA found no evidence that it led to an increase in fraud attempts or successful breaches. That doesn’t mean that fraud linked to ACH transactions is nonexistent, however. But Peace noted that tools like those offered by ACH Alert are just part of the fraud detection puzzle.

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New Report: Why FIs Are Taking A Behind-The-Scenes Approach To Fighting Fraud

PYMNTS

Banks have been facing a concerning rise in account takeover (ATO) attacks targeting their customers, with financial institutions (FIs) losses due to such schemes rising 72 percent from 2018 to 2019. The July FI Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines how FIs are working to better detect and defend against ATOs.

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Could DoorDash Data Breach Stoke Mobile Ordering Fears?

PYMNTS

Another day, another data breach – at least it seems that way sometimes. In the latest Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest developments in the world of digital ordering, including the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), especially for QSRs protecting themselves against fraud.

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AI-native Vital for $67Billion Payment Fraud Prevention Market

The Fintech Times

These malicious scammers are growing in number and refining their strategies, employing ever more sophisticated methods, including account takeovers, synthetic identity fraud, and social engineering scams. In the UK alone, fraudsters syphoned off £1.2billion in 2022, with almost 80 per cent of app fraud cases starting online.