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When the attacker becomes the user: Rethinking account takeover

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Account takeover attacks allow threat actors to impersonate legitimate users and organizations via compromised email accounts, bypassing traditional security controls. Attackers can then conduct fraud, theft, and malware distribution while appearing trustworthy, making detection difficult.

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https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/10/22/sponsored-when-the-attacker-becomes-the-user-rethinking-account-takeover/5303913