Online Banking Account Hijacked via Bill Pay Manipulation
Attackers gain access to online banking accounts and silently add fraudulent payees through bill pay features, moving funds before detection. The attack surface is broad because bill pay changes often lack step-up authentication. Victims face account lockouts and slow resolution processes that leave funds at risk.
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