Google begins deleting inactive accounts

Starting from today, a new Google inactive account policy comes into effect which means that accounts that haven't been active for two years will be deleted. So, what counts as 'activity'? Google provides a helpful list: Activity is defined by the account not the device, so you won't find yourself being deactivated just because you've switched to a different system. Security experts have welcomed the news. Patrick Tiquet, VP of security and compliance at Keeper Security says, 'Inactive accounts can present significant cybersecurity risks, as these accounts may retain weak or unchanged passwords, creating vulnerabilities for unauthorized access and potential… [Continue Reading]