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Ghost Accounts Exposed: How Forgotten Digital Identities Become Cybercrime Gateways

Author
Quiet. Please
Published
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-accounts-exposed-how-forgotten-digital-identities-become-cybercrime-gateways--66588465

Discover the hidden dangers of abandoned digital identities in this eye-opening episode of Ghost Accounts. Cybersecurity expert Finn Hack explores three real-world cases where forgotten user accounts became gateways for devastating hacks: a corporate data breach via ex-employee credentials, the Ghost ransomware attacks targeting privileged accounts, and a nonprofit scam that diverted donations through volunteer logins. Learn why 65% of companies harbor these digital vulnerabilities and get actionable strategies to protect your organization from these invisible threats. Essential listening for IT professionals, business leaders, and anyone concerned about digital security in an increasingly connected world.

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