Dossier
Account Takeovers
Coverage of Account Takeovers in the Nexus archive.
- Instagram is alerting users who were targeted by hackers during AI chatbot attacks
Instagram is notifying users targeted by hackers in AI chatbot attacks. Hackers accessed victims' accounts despite Meta claiming to have fixed its AI-powered support chatbot.
- Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for all users
Google Chrome has rolled out a new security feature called Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) to protect against session cookie theft and prevent account takeovers. The feature is now generally available to all users.
- Why Chargebacks are Just One Piece of the Fraud Puzzle
Chargebacks are only one component of fraud losses affecting businesses. Other significant threats include false declines, account takeovers, and abuse that damage both revenue and customer trust. IPQS advocates for fraud teams to develop broader visibility into risk and customer impact.