In today’s world there will hardly be anyone who uses the internet but does not have a Gmail account. Gmail is the most used email service in the world of email. This is a product of Google. Long ago people used to use Gmail only for sending messages and chatting. At that time, it was the most used application but now it is not. In today’s time, it is very important to have your own personal email account. Most people use Gmail for this. Because it is very easy to use as compared to other mail service. Nowadays people also link Gmail account with their bank account for any information from the bank side. Let’s know about what if someone hacked your Gmail account and how to secure Gmail account.
Hacked Your Gmail Account
Everyone knows that there is a big problem when the email account is get hack, that too if you have personal email id which is linked to the bank. If you have a professional email ID, then there can be trouble till you lose your job.
Nowadays it is the era of WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Telegram. Nowadays messages are sent and received using these. Before the advent of WhatsApp, Messenger and Telegram, almost everyone was using Gmail. Even today there are some people who use it for messaging but they are very few.
But in India, Government and non-government organizations still use Gmail. Although they also have their own professional email id, but it is easier for them to use Gmail. Most of the people install Gmail’s App in their mobile and login and keep it on. Same do with web version too. Almost everyone does this. Many apps are also linked on these Gmail accounts. What if someone hacks those accounts and what problems will you have to face?
What Problem User Face After Hacking Gmail Account
- Once your Gmail account is hacked, other linked accounts will also be hacked.
- Hacker can misuse OPT related to your bank or other apps.
- Hacker can send phishing emails to your contacts to scam.
- The hacker can see what other service you are using and try to access it.
- You may receive other password reset emails (that you have not requested).
How To Secure Gmail Account
(1) First you have to go to any web browser and login to Gmail
- Click on Account Icon.
- Click on Manage your Google Account.
- Click on Security option present on Left Hand Side Bar. Now here you will get your account details and also where you have been logged in. if you found any device here other than yours immediately logged out and change your password.
(2) Do security check-up regularly
(3) Update your software regularly
(4) Enable two-step verification- always use your phone as your second sign-in step.
(5) Use Strong Password including special character combinations.
(6) Update passwords on regular interval and never share your password.
(7) Remove Apps and Browsers Extensions you not using
(8) Neglect Suspicious requests, mails and webpages.
Summary
After following the steps given above, you will know completely that how to secure Gmail account. It is your sole responsibility to secure your Gmail account. Once your Gmail get hack, you may face a lot of problems, so do not open any suspicious mail link, otherwise you will have problems. From time to time you will have to reset your password. Always enable two-step verification. If you follow all these things then your Gmail account will be safe always.
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