Ghost Accounts Exposed: How Forgotten Digital Identities Become Cybercriminals Powerful Gateways

Discover how forgotten employee credentials become digital nightmares in the latest Ghost Accounts podcast. Host Finn Hack explores three chilling cases where inactive accounts led to devastating ransomware attacks, data breaches, and security compromises. Learn why 65% of companies harbor over 1,000 ghost accounts and how cybercriminals exploit these abandoned digital identities. This episode reveals practical solutions for eliminating these phantom threats through automated offboarding, regular audits, and zero-trust frameworks. Essential listening for IT professionals, security teams, and business leaders concerned about the hidden vulnerabilities lurking in their networks.