We’ve all done it. We sign up for a "7-day free trial" for a workout app, a niche streaming service, or a photo editor. We use it once, forget about it, and the account sits there for years.
You think it’s just a "zombie subscription" costing you $9.99 a month. Identity thieves see it as a skeleton key.
The Anatomy of a Breach
Most people think identity theft happens because they lost their physical wallet. In 2026, it’s much more subtle. It happens through Credential Stuffing.
When a small, obscure company you signed up for in 2022 gets breached, your email and password hit the dark web. If you reused that password (or a variation of it), hackers don't just stop at that app. They use automated "bots" to try those credentials on your bank, your email, and your primary shopping accounts.
The Danger of the "Dormant Account"
Dormant accounts are the most dangerous because you aren't watching them.
- The Ghost Balance: A forgotten gift card balance in an old retail account is a "no-risk" target for hackers. They can drain the balance or buy items without you ever noticing the notification in your cluttered inbox.
- The Verification Loop: If a hacker gets into an old, unused account, they can often find enough personal data (last four digits of a card, old addresses) to "verify" themselves when calling your bank to reset your main password.
3 Steps to Shrink Your "Attack Surface"
Security experts call the sum of all your online accounts your "Attack Surface." The goal of GhostSweep is to make that surface as small as possible.
1. The Audit of the Forgotten
You can’t protect what you don't know exists. Use an automated engine to map out every service currently tied to your identity. If you haven't logged in for 6 months, that account is a liability.
2. Close the Loop, Don't Just Delete the App
Deleting an app from your phone does not delete your data from their servers. To truly protect yourself, you must log in and formally request account deletion. This forces the company to scrub your personal info (PII) from their database.
3. Decouple Your Payments
Never give your primary debit card to a "trial" service. Use virtual cards with strict spend limits. If that service is breached, the "card" they have is useless everywhere else.
The GhostSweep Defense
We don’t just find your money; we find your vulnerabilities. By identifying every “Ghost Account” and “Digital Shadow,” we give you the map you need to lock your doors.
Your identity is your most valuable asset. Stop leaving the keys in the lock.