Article Highlights Risks of Shadow IT Beyond Unauthorized Applications
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The article highlights the risks associated with shadow IT, which is not limited to unauthorized applications but also includes dormant accounts, unmanaged identities, and over-permissioned SaaS. Examples cited include un-cancelled free trials, AI-powered note-taking tools synchronized with Google Drive, and personal Gmail accounts linked to critical business tools. These practices can lead to security breaches without the need for malicious employee intervention.