Account takeover (ATO) attacks are surging. Credential stuffing, phishing, and social engineering give attackers access to customer accounts, leading to fraud, data theft, and brand damage. Here are 10 essential tips to prevent account takeovers.
10 Essential Prevention Tips
Enable Phishing-Resistant MFA
Use FIDO2 passkeys or hardware keys—not SMS OTP
Implement Credential Screening
Check passwords against known breach databases
Deploy Bot Detection
Block automated credential stuffing attacks
Use Behavioral Biometrics
Detect anomalous login patterns and behaviors
Enable Account Lockout (Smartly)
Rate limit attempts without enabling DoS
Implement Device Recognition
Flag logins from new or suspicious devices
Monitor for Impossible Travel
Detect geographically impossible login sequences
Secure Password Reset Flows
Reset flows are often the weakest link
Enable Login Notifications
Alert users to new device/location logins
Adopt Passwordless Where Possible
No password = nothing to steal
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