How Airlines Can Stop Loyalty Account Takeovers Before Miles Are Stolen
The airline industry faces a critical security threat that cuts directly into profits and customer trust: loyalty account takeover (ATO) fraud. Frequent flyer miles function as a highly liquid digital currency. This drives a surge in theft across US carriers and global networks. Attackers are increasingly sophisticated. They use automated kits and deepfake phishing to seize accounts and quickly convert stolen miles into cash.