The New Frontier of Loyalty Fraud: Investigating the "Ghost Account" Mileage Heist
The world of frequent flyer miles and credit card points has long been a target for cybercriminals. Traditionally, this took the form of account takeovers—hackers gaining unauthorized access to loyalty accounts to drain balances for last-minute, high-value award bookings. However, a troubling new trend has emerged that bypasses the traditional theft model entirely. Instead of…
