Fraud.net

MARCH 1, 2024

Understand the mechanics of account takeover fraud and discover effective prevention strategies to safeguard against ATO attacks.

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Payments Source

MARCH 17, 2020

Digital fraud protection provider Kount has launched a security layer designed to prevent account takeover.

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Finextra

APRIL 2, 2025

Trustfull, a leader in identity intelligence for fraud prevention, today announced the launch of Login Solution, which analyses hundreds of behavioural and device-related signals to combat surging account takeover (ATO) fraud.

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Fraud.net

JULY 29, 2024

Learn how Fraud.net's award-winning platform helped a BNPL payment processor reduce account takeovers, first payment defaults, and fraud.

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Seon

JANUARY 29, 2024

Having trouble protecting your user accounts? 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.

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The Payments Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Modern platforms operate in an environment where 269 million card records were posted on dark web platforms in 2024 , and friendly fraud accounts for 75% of all chargeback losses. Consequently, the cost of fraud prevention now reaches $4.61 Static, manual-heavy models are no longer viable.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Account takeovers are becoming bigger business for criminals — or, at least, the business of preventing account takeovers in the digital retail and payments realm is becoming an increasing focus of companies and security experts. Account Takeover Growth. Fraud Prevention Innovation.

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Fi911

DECEMBER 3, 2024

One vital tool that should be in every merchant’s arsenal is the velocity check, also known as velocity control, a precise and dynamic fraud prevention measure. Velocity checks serve as an integral part of a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy. How Do Velocity Checks Work?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 15, 2020

Another threat besides the lack of business is the increased risk of account takeovers (ATOs), as fraudsters exploit the turmoil to steal customers’ data. Deep Dive: QSRs Face Continuous Battle Against Account Takeovers. Deep Dive: QSRs Face Continuous Battle Against Account Takeovers. About The Tracker.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2025

And, as victims of Account Takeover (ATO) fraud continue to grow, the challenge is no longer just about preventing fraud, its about restoring customer confidence in a digital landscape where trust has become the most valuable currency. This solution offers a proactive, intelligent approach to fraud prevention.

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FICO

MARCH 22, 2022

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. Source: Cifas Fraudscape 2021.

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Fraud.net

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Modern account takeover protection requires implementing machine learning, geolocation, and anomaly detection to spot and prevent ATO fraud.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2017

And yet, despite headlines featuring Equifax, Sonic, Deloitte and Whole Foods – and cybersecurity companies consistently preaching that attacks are not a matter of “if” but “when” – many organizations are still not taking fraud prevention seriously. Can fraudsters still take over her accounts? “Of

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Finovate

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Feedzai’s Digital Trust is effective against account takeover (ATO) attacks as well as new account fraud attempts during onboarding. ” Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Feedzai offers technology that leverages AI to help businesses fight fraud and financial crime. .

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“Cybercriminals are well aware that merchants are setting higher thresholds for blocking transactions, which is a major flaw of rules-based fraud prevention strategies.”. Digital fraud is a longstanding issue for retailers and banks. Furthermore, 22 percent of Americans have reported being targeted by COVID-related fraud.

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The Paypers

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sift , an AI-driven fraud prevention company, has announced updates to its account takeover (ATO) solution, enhancing fraud risk protection throughout the entire consumer journey.

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Finextra

MARCH 20, 2024

Sumsub, a leading global full-cycle verification platform, commits to tackling the alarming surge of fraud networks in Asia-Pacific (APAC) by launching its upgraded Fraud Prevention Solution.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Award-winning Swiss FinTech, NetGuardians , known for its enterprise risk platform focused on combating bank fraud, has been chosen by PalawanPay , the e-wallet app from the Palawan Group of Companies, to bolster its fraud prevention measures. PalawanPay and other financial institutions are taking these threats seriously.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Digital fraud is a long-running problem for merchants, retailers, banks and businesses of all types. Account takeovers and shipping fraud increased by 347 percent and 391 percent, respectively, between 2018 and 2019, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these issues. About The Tracker.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 2, 2024

Fraud prevention decision-makers across Europe are well aware of the growth and danger of AI-driven identity and financial fraud, but are unprepared to combat it, Signicat , the European digital identity and fraud prevention solution provider, has revealed in a new report.

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Fintech News

MARCH 20, 2024

Sumsub, a global verification provider, is addressing the sharp increase in fraud networks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its enhanced Fraud Prevention Solution. This tool is designed to help businesses tackle fraud rings, account takeovers, chargeback fraud, and bot attacks.

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The Paypers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

US-based fraud prevention platform Sift has released its Q3 2022 Digital Trust & Safety Index , detailing the increase of account takeover attacks.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2020

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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PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2018

Dave Endler, co-founder and president of security and fraud prevention solutions provider SpyCloud , noted fraudsters are increasingly turning to account takeovers. Attacks using the fraud method have risen by 300 percent over the past year, with losses topping $5 billion.

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The Paypers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Sift , a US-based fraud prevention company, has reported a spike in account takeover attacks against the fintech sector.

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Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

The inherent nature of online transactions, particularly the absence of a physical card, introduces higher fraud risks compared to traditional card-present scenarios. This structural difference makes Card-Not-Present (CNP) fraud a dominant concern, accounting for a substantial portion of all card fraud, exemplified by its 85.3%

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Fintech News

MAY 27, 2024

This technology enables fraudsters to exploit vulnerabilities in fintech platforms, necessitating advanced fraud prevention strategies. According to a report by McKinsey, APAC accounted for nearly 40% of the global BNPL transaction volume in 2020.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

Online games store and centralize users’ payment information, making them prime targets for hackers who acquire data via account takeovers (ATOs). Account takeovers: the ultimate boss fight. ATOs are arguably the most nefarious type of fraud. Essentially all Steam accounts are now targets.”.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2024

The fraud prevention industry is experiencing rapid growth in response to amplified regulatory pressure and increasingly sophisticated threats of online fraud. It has revolutionised convenience for consumers and created new business opportunities, but it has also opened a Pandora’s box of fraud risks.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 9, 2025

Identity fraud could be quickly becoming the next major challenge for businesses, with 59 per cent of firms reporting these types of attempts increasing compared to one year ago, according to new research. The costliest methods of attack, however, are account takeover and social engineering attacks.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

PalawanPay , a payroll, debt collection, payments, cash transactions, and remittance service provider in the Philippines, has selected Swiss fintech, NetGuardians , known for its enterprise risk platform focused on combating bank fraud, to bolster its fraud prevention measures.

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Accertify

MAY 30, 2023

Fraud can cause widespread damage to your eCommerce businesses. Of course, there are the fraud losses. Account takeovers and mistaking legitimate shoppers for fraudsters can cause damage to your reputation, not to mention lost customers. For eCommerce businesses, payment fraud prevention is critical to growth.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

Products like Antom Copilot, Antom EasySafePay, and Antom Shield, help businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), integrate payment methods faster, optimize transaction success rates, and enhance fraud prevention more efficiently. Built-in fraud protection prevents e-wallet account takeover risks.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Digital payments demand advanced fraud prevention, blending AI and human intelligence to counter evolving threats while ensuring seamless user experiences. Multifaceted approaches to fraud prevention Effective fraud prevention now requires a combination of technological and human intelligence, transcending traditional security models.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

And that has made it more critical than ever for firms of all types and descriptions to think hard about taking a more balanced approach to fraud prevention — but think more holistically about the field they are protecting. Winning The New War With Account Takeover.

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Fi911

JULY 8, 2024

This type of fraud can take various forms, including identity theft, chargeback fraud, and phishing attacks. Fraudsters exploit vulnerabilities in online payment systems and often use stolen credit card information or create fake accounts to make unauthorized purchases. How Big of a Problem is eCommerce Fraud?

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 1, 2024

Meanwhile, the fraud landscape is rapidly changing. Over a third of fraud attempts (42.5 per cent) targeting financial institutions now use AI, according to a recent study by digital identity and fraud prevention solution Signicat. Overall, around 29 per cent of these AI-driven fraud efforts are successful.

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