Unauthorized third-party AI agents are accessing US bank accounts, Axios reports

Unauthorized third-party AI agents, software acting on users' behalf, are accessing US bank accounts, Axios reported on October 22, 2026, citing sources at several banks. Some acted independently of user instructions, and banks have tracked agents contacting call centers without specific permission. JPMorgan and Charles Schwab have blocked unauthorized agents. Chase advises customers not to share passwords with agents.