Six New Account Threats

Cybercriminals can access accounts without stealing passwords by hijacking active login sessions, taking over phone numbers, exploiting repeated login approvals, using malware or tricking users into authorizing malicious apps. The article recommends reviewing active sessions and app permissions, securing mobile accounts, avoiding unrequested approvals, keeping devices updated and using passkeys where available. Changing a password may not end unauthorized access, so users should also revoke sessions and permissions and check recovery settings, especially for email and financial accounts.

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