MRC Online Courses

Account Takeover

Account Takeover course tile: hand holding a smartphone with a masked password over a laptop; Created in Partnership with Nethone.

Explore the intricate world of account takeovers (and earn 1.5 CPE credits!) with this online course. Our Account Takeover online program, presented by Nethone, serves as your key to comprehending ATO's inner workings and its extensive repercussions.

 

MRC Members: USD $75 (plus applicable taxes)
Non-members: USD $150 (plus applicable taxes)

 


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Course author and renowned cybersecurity master Mateusz Chrobok provides a thorough breakdown of the account takeover process, explores real-world use cases, and unveils emerging threats, all designed to equip you with the required skills to detect, prevent, and combat account takeover fraud.


FAQs

    • Payment managers seeking to enhance transaction success rates and security.
    • eCommerce managers looking to understand and implement cutting-edge payment optimization strategies to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
    • Payment system developers aiming to integrate advanced optimization tactics for improved efficiency and security in eCommerce payment solutions.
    • Fraud and risk management specialists seeking to enhance their strategies through advanced transaction optimization methods.
    • Payment consultants looking to expand their toolkit with advanced optimization techniques for client success.

    • Payment managers seeking to enhance transaction success rates and security.
    • eCommerce managers looking to understand and implement cutting-edge payment optimization strategies to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
    • Payment system developers aiming to integrate advanced optimization tactics for improved efficiency and security in eCommerce payment solutions.
    • Fraud and risk management specialists seeking to enhance their strategies through advanced transaction optimization methods.
    • Payment consultants looking to expand their toolkit with advanced optimization techniques for client success.

    • Program Level: Beginner
    • Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
    • Program Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
    • CPE Credits: 1.5
    • Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: Fraud Essentials is recommended.

    • Program Level: Intermediate
    • Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
    • Program Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
    • CPE Credits: 2.0
    • Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: Payment Essentials is recommended.

    • Identify how generative AI technologies are being exploited in modern identity fraud schemes.
    • Explain the limitations of traditional fraud detection systems.
    • Describe how generative AI enables new forms of identity fraud.
    • Explain how AI tools enhance account takeover and impersonation tactics.
    • Recognize how generative AI is being used in real-world identity fraud cases.
    • Describe the risks posed by cross-border GenAI-enabled fraud.
    • Identify advanced detection methods for combating GenAI-based identity fraud.
    • Explain the importance of layered authentication strategies and real-time monitoring in defending against AI-enhanced identity threats.
    • Understand the regulatory implications of using AI in fraud detection.
    • Identify compliance risks posed by generative AI and how to align fraud prevention strategies with data privacy, transparency, and legal defensibility.
    • Recognize emerging GenAI fraud threats and how LLMs may be weaponized at scale.
    • Identify tools, training, and strategies to prepare teams and build ethical, adaptive AI defenses.

    Please allow 2–3 hours to complete this course. The course culminates with a comprehensive final assessment to evaluate the user's comprehension of the material. Upon successfully completing the final assessment, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion representing their proficiency in the subject matter.


    CPE credits can be applied toward industry certifications such as the Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional (CPFPP) and the Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE).



    • Identify how generative AI technologies are being exploited in modern identity fraud schemes.
    • Explain the limitations of traditional fraud detection systems.
    • Describe how generative AI enables new forms of identity fraud.
    • Explain how AI tools enhance account takeover and impersonation tactics.
    • Recognize how generative AI is being used in real-world identity fraud cases.
    • Describe the risks posed by cross-border GenAI-enabled fraud.
    • Identify advanced detection methods for combating GenAI-based identity fraud.
    • Explain the importance of layered authentication strategies and real-time monitoring in defending against AI-enhanced identity threats.
    • Understand the regulatory implications of using AI in fraud detection.
    • Identify compliance risks posed by generative AI and how to align fraud prevention strategies with data privacy, transparency, and legal defensibility.
    • Recognize emerging GenAI fraud threats and how LLMs may be weaponized at scale.
    • Identify tools, training, and strategies to prepare teams and build ethical, adaptive AI defenses.

    Please allow 2–3 hours to complete this course. The course culminates with a comprehensive final assessment to evaluate the user's comprehension of the material. Upon successfully completing the final assessment, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion representing their proficiency in the subject matter.


    CPE credits can be applied toward industry certifications such as the Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional (CPFPP) and the Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE).



    • MRC Members: USD $75 (plus applicable taxes)
    • Non-members: USD $150 (plus applicable taxes)

MRC Education Accreditation

The Merchant Risk Council is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org

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MRC Education Refund Policy

MRC Education eLearning course refunds and cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be communicated in writing to programs@merchantriskcouncil.org. Refunds will not be issued once a course is started. Additionally, courses must be completed within one year of the course enrollment date.