Digital spring cleaning is now a frontline defense in the scam economy
Digital spring cleaning has evolved from mere decluttering to a crucial strategy for reducing cybersecurity risks. As the scam economy grows, old accounts and exposed data provide cybercriminals with numerous entry points. Taking simple steps to clean up one's digital life can significantly decrease vulnerability to attacks.
- ▪The scam economy is estimated to be worth $442 billion annually.
- ▪Cybercriminals exploit fragmented digital lives, using old accounts and exposed data as entry points.
- ▪Reducing digital clutter can effectively shrink an individual's attack surface against cyber threats.
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| Original publisher | TechRadar |
| Canonical URL | https://www.techradar.com/pro/digital-spring-cleaning-is-now-a-frontline-defense-in-the-scam-economy |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 14:12:45 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T14:42:37.993Z |
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Pro Digital spring cleaning is now a frontline defense in the scam economy Opinion By Michael Sherwood published 25 May 2026 Does your digital life need a spring clean? Chances are, it does... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Digital spring cleaning used to be about decluttering.
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