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title: The Prevalence and Impact of Account Takeover
description: Attackers can use compromised credentials to gain unauthorized access to an organization's information, leading to ATO attacks. Read about ATO attacks.
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# The Prevalence and Impact of Account Takeover

###### **What Organization Needs to Know About ATO Risks**

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Attackers are using compromised credentials to gain unauthorized access to organizations, leading to account takeover (ATO) attacks. A single stolen password can allow cybercriminals to infiltrate business systems, escalate privileges, steal sensitive data, deploy malware, and cause financial and reputational damage.

 Download this guide to learn:

- Who is targeted by ATO attacks
- What happens when an account is exposed
- How to prevent ATO attacks 

**Understand why credential security is critical — and the steps organizations can take to mitigate growing ATO risks.**

**[Download the ATO paper.](https://resources.enzoic.com/hubfs/a.%20Resource%20Hub%20Downloads/Prevalence%20and%20Impact%20of%20ATO%20WP.pdf?hsLang=en)**

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