Millions at risk as new study highlights unused Zombie accounts which could be exploited by criminals — here's how to stay safe

Inactive accounts on platforms like Tinder, Dropbox, and Facebook are piling up, creating security holes, experts warn.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/millions-at-risk-as-new-study-highlights-unused-zombie-accounts-that-could-be-exploited-by-criminals-heres-how-to-stay-safe

Created 7h | Jul 22, 2025, 11:40:06 PM


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