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The Verification Step Is the New ATO Battleground in 2026
Account takeover attacks are shifting focus from initial credential compromise to the verification step as passkeys and other authentication hardening become more widespread. Attackers are moving away from traditional credential stuffing since the initial login barrier has strengthened, making post-authentication compromise a new priority for threat actors.
Why it matters: Security practitioners need to reassess and strengthen verification and session management controls, as attackers will increasingly target second-factor authentication and post-login verification steps rather than weak initial passwords.
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