Bank security alert systems fail to fire during active account takeover via phishing
Customers who configure bank security alerts for new device logins and failed password attempts receive no notifications when fraudsters are actively taking over their accounts via phishing. Alert systems that customers rely on as a safety net fail silently at exactly the moment they are needed. The combination of caller ID spoofing and alert failure gives attackers undetected access windows long enough to drain accounts.
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