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# [Account Takeover (ATO)](https://www.entersekt.com/resources/account-takeover-ato)

 Written by [Jonathan Mervis](https://www.entersekt.com/resources/author/jonathan-mervis) | Apr 26, 2024 9:10:00 AM

Account Takeover (ATO) is a type of fraud where a criminal gains unauthorized access to a user's bank account or financial services account by stealing login credentials or exploiting security vulnerabilities.

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