Economics of Account Takeovers in Social Media

Although ATO attacks have been a challenge for over two decades, they persist because of the constantly evolving tactics of attackers. This white paper, “Economics of ATOs in Social Media,” meticulously breaks down the numbers behind these attacks. It examines the economic dynamics, supported by the latest market data, to illustrate the significant impact on the attackers and the financial services institutions.

You’ll discover:

• 3 main factors influencing account takeover revenue
• Attacker losses and/or potential net income in various security scenarios
• How advanced protection undermines the economic viability of ATO attacks