The article highlights the alarming security risks faced by employees of failed startups, particularly around personal data theft linked to old Google logins. Security researchers discovered that when startups shut down, orphaned accounts and neglected digital assets tied to corporate Google accounts become easy targets for cybercriminals. The lack of proper offboarding processes and account deactivation amplify these risks, placing former employees’ sensitive information in jeopardy.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
This situation underscores the critical need for robust offboarding protocols and endpoint security in managing employee accounts, especially cloud-based services like Google Workspace. Failing companies often overlook data governance, leaving sensitive accounts exposed and former employees vulnerable. Thoughtful implementation of automated account deactivation tools and proper communication channels could mitigate these risks. This serves as a reminder of how crucial it is for apps and IT solutions to prioritize security even in times of organizational instability—it enforces the idea that “fail fast” should not mean “fail insecurely.”
Source: Employees of failed startups are at special risk of stolen personal data through old Google logins – TechCrunch
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