What is Account Takeover and How to Prevent It in 2022

Last Updated: October 13, 2026 Format: HTML

An account takeover (ATO), in which criminals impersonate legitimate account owners to take control of an account, are on the rise in Asia and across the world. Fraudsters are swindling money and digital assets from consumers across industries, with the most hard-hit targets in financial services, retail, gaming, hotel and travel.

It is critical for businesses to protect their consumers’ identities and trust.

In 10 minutes,

  • Understand what is account takeover fraud
  • Learn about common attacks and how they occur
  • Learn how to defend against account takeover attacks

Join Akamai to understand how you can protect your business from account takeover fraud in 2022.

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