Please advise, how I can secure my gmail account?
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Please advise, how I can secure my gmail account?
Change the password and never give it out to anyone.
Step 2, add 2FA (two factor authentication)
naked security by Sophos > Gmail users, here’s how (and why) you should set up prompt-based 2FA
1. Use a unique password that is a combination of Upper Case, Lower Case, Special Characters and Numbers
2. Do not use the same password in other websites
3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication provided by Google
4. Provide Recovery information to Google like Secondary email, phone number etc
5. Use a password manager : https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407168,00.asp
You can take the following steps to make sure your gmail account is safe and secure
1) Use a Strong Password (Make Sure its Unique)
2) Review Login Sessions Occasionally for Suspicious Activity
3) Turn on Two-Step Verification
4) Don’t open any unexpected Attachments
5) Have Random Security Questions
6) Use a Secure HTTPS connection
Yuvi
2 factor authentification, make sure you use private networks and don't save your password anywhere. I would recommend using these tips not just for Gmail, but anywhere, like, you wouldn't want to risk being locked out of your world of warcraft gold selling account, wouldn't you?