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🚨 Protect Your Business: Audit Old Logins to Prevent Cyber Risks

December 09, 20242 min read

Security Alert 🚨: Does Your Business Have Old Logins for Ex-Staff?

Hey there, tech-savvy business owner! 💻 When someone leaves your company, you're likely busy juggling 101 other tasks—but have you taken a moment to deactivate their logins? If not, you could be leaving the door wide open for cybercriminals. 😱

Why Old Logins Are a Big Deal 🔐

Unused accounts are more than just clutter—they’re ticking time bombs. Here’s why:

  • Security Risks: Unmonitored accounts are easy prey for hackers. To them, these accounts are like welcome mats! 🛑

  • Wasted Money: If you’re still paying for subscriptions tied to those accounts, you're throwing cash out the window. 💸

A recent study revealed that nearly 50% of businesses have accounts that aren’t actively managed. If you’re not keeping track, you might be one of them. And trust us, cyberattacks exploiting old logins are all too common. 🚨

What You Need to Do 🛠️

Here’s a quick action plan to protect your business:

  1. Audit Regularly: Check all accounts and login details. This includes old logins for ex-employees and unused software subscriptions.

  2. Revoke Access Immediately: When an employee leaves, deactivate their access immediately—not "when you get around to it." 🔒

  3. Establish a Process: Create a clear offboarding process to ensure no account is left behind.

  4. Clean Up Subscriptions: Stop paying for tools or services your business no longer uses. 🧹

By staying on top of account management, you'll not only protect your business but also save money. Win-win! 🏆

Need Help? We’ve Got You Covered 🤝

If this feels overwhelming, don’t worry—that’s what we’re here for! Let us help you audit your accounts, tighten security, and eliminate unnecessary costs. It’s time to stop leaving your business exposed to cyber risks. 💼

📞 Get in touch with us today to start your security review. Together, we’ll keep your business safe and sound. 🚀


Prefer to learn by video? Watch here:

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As head of Marketing Operations and Leadership at Big Water Tech, Jessica Rakowicz brings a creative flair to everything she does. From mountain biking adventures to immersing herself in books, her passion for creativity extends beyond the workplace. A self-professed coffee enthusiast, Jessica's love for espresso is legendary—she requires it for any work environment.

Jessica Rakowicz

As head of Marketing Operations and Leadership at Big Water Tech, Jessica Rakowicz brings a creative flair to everything she does. From mountain biking adventures to immersing herself in books, her passion for creativity extends beyond the workplace. A self-professed coffee enthusiast, Jessica's love for espresso is legendary—she requires it for any work environment.

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Clear the Desk, Clear the Login.

🚨 Protect Your Business: Audit Old Logins to Prevent Cyber Risks

December 09, 20242 min read

Security Alert 🚨: Does Your Business Have Old Logins for Ex-Staff?

Hey there, tech-savvy business owner! 💻 When someone leaves your company, you're likely busy juggling 101 other tasks—but have you taken a moment to deactivate their logins? If not, you could be leaving the door wide open for cybercriminals. 😱

Why Old Logins Are a Big Deal 🔐

Unused accounts are more than just clutter—they’re ticking time bombs. Here’s why:

  • Security Risks: Unmonitored accounts are easy prey for hackers. To them, these accounts are like welcome mats! 🛑

  • Wasted Money: If you’re still paying for subscriptions tied to those accounts, you're throwing cash out the window. 💸

A recent study revealed that nearly 50% of businesses have accounts that aren’t actively managed. If you’re not keeping track, you might be one of them. And trust us, cyberattacks exploiting old logins are all too common. 🚨

What You Need to Do 🛠️

Here’s a quick action plan to protect your business:

  1. Audit Regularly: Check all accounts and login details. This includes old logins for ex-employees and unused software subscriptions.

  2. Revoke Access Immediately: When an employee leaves, deactivate their access immediately—not "when you get around to it." 🔒

  3. Establish a Process: Create a clear offboarding process to ensure no account is left behind.

  4. Clean Up Subscriptions: Stop paying for tools or services your business no longer uses. 🧹

By staying on top of account management, you'll not only protect your business but also save money. Win-win! 🏆

Need Help? We’ve Got You Covered 🤝

If this feels overwhelming, don’t worry—that’s what we’re here for! Let us help you audit your accounts, tighten security, and eliminate unnecessary costs. It’s time to stop leaving your business exposed to cyber risks. 💼

📞 Get in touch with us today to start your security review. Together, we’ll keep your business safe and sound. 🚀


Prefer to learn by video? Watch here:

Cybersecurityunused loginsex-staff accountscyber threatsbusiness securityaccount auditsIT security tips
As head of Marketing Operations and Leadership at Big Water Tech, Jessica Rakowicz brings a creative flair to everything she does. From mountain biking adventures to immersing herself in books, her passion for creativity extends beyond the workplace. A self-professed coffee enthusiast, Jessica's love for espresso is legendary—she requires it for any work environment.

Jessica Rakowicz

As head of Marketing Operations and Leadership at Big Water Tech, Jessica Rakowicz brings a creative flair to everything she does. From mountain biking adventures to immersing herself in books, her passion for creativity extends beyond the workplace. A self-professed coffee enthusiast, Jessica's love for espresso is legendary—she requires it for any work environment.

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