Account compromise — Account compromise occurs when an unauthorized person gains access to an account or interferes with its security. Suspected compromise requires prompt contact with the relevant institution through an established route. Instructions from a questionable caller do not establish the correct protective response. — Digital Protection
Added October 17, 2026
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