
Rewards Points: The Lucrative Target for Account Takeover Hackers
Visual Overview: graph TB subgraph "Authentication Methods" Auth[Authentication] --> Password[Password] Auth --> MFA[Multi-Factor] Auth --> Passwordless[Passwordless] MFA --> TOTP[TOTP] MFA --> SMS[SMS OTP] MFA --> Push[Push Notification] Passwordless --> FIDO2[FIDO2/WebAuthn] Passwordless --> Biometric[Biometrics] Passwordless --> Magic[Magic Link] end style Auth fill:#667eea,color:#fff style MFA fill:#764ba2,color:#fff style Passwordless fill:#4caf50,color:#fff In the digital age, rewards points have become a prized asset for both consumers and hackers. This blog post delves into why these points are so attractive to cybercriminals, how account takeovers occur, their impact, and how to mitigate risks. ...