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Locked out of your Google account? Here's how to get back in
If you find yourself locked out of your Facebook account, don’t panic. Take solace in the fact that your strong password will also make it difficult for cybercriminals to get access. You shouldn’t trust a stranger who promises to help you get back into your accounts. Tap or click here to see why.
Google offers various methods to get back into a locked-out account. Whether you forgot your password, lost your phone (which is commonly used to get verification codes) or got hacked, you should be able to regain access to your Google account. If your account was hijacked, try to recover it as soon as possible.
Forgot your password
Again, a strong password is worth the chance that you may forget it. There is always an easy fix for forgotten passwords, from a verification code sent to your phone or an email containing a link to reset your password.
Google gives you a few options:
- Go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and enter your email address or phone number.
- Click Next and choose how you want to sign in.
- Answer the questions to confirm it’s your account. Use these tips if you need help.
- Reset your password, choosing a strong one you haven’t used before. A password manager can help with this.
Forgot your username
It happens. You have multiple accounts and forgot one of your usernames. You can get this information easily for your Google account:
- Go to accounts.google.com/signin/usernamercovery and enter your email address or phone number.
- Click Next and enter the full name on your account.
- Follow the instructions to confirm it’s your account.
- Choose your username from the list.
Your account was hijacked
You may have been hacked if you notice strange activity on your account, such as finding emails you didn’t send, changed passwords, log-in credentials or notification from Google about some activity you don’t recognize.
If you believe you’ve been a victim of a cyberattack and can still sign in, follow these steps:
Have a Twitter account? Your personal info might be included in this leak
When sites and services get popular, they become enormous targets for cybercriminals. Obviously, that’s because there are more potential victims to exploit.
Even though Twitter is going through a rough patch, it still has millions of users globally. That made the Twitter data breach we reported in July frightening for users. In that breach, at least 5.4 million Twitter users had their data exposed. Tap or click here for more details.
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400 apps caught stealing Facebook login data
Remembering your username and password for a service or app can be challenging. You should always use a complex password, but many people forgo the advice and use easily crackable ones. This can have dangerous consequences, especially if you use the same credentials for multiple accounts.
Malware exposes passwords saved in browsers - Check your data now
There are plenty of passwords we need to remember for online accounts, but too many people make the mistake of using the same one for multiple sites. If one site is breached, your other accounts are also at risk.
There are a few options to make remembering account credentials easier. One of the most convenient ways is using your browser’s ability to store them for you.
Data breach warning: Wireless network usernames and passwords hacked
Verizon customers are having a bad week. Many have been receiving texts claiming to be from the company, thanking them for paying their bills. The message includes a link supposedly offering a little gift. Of course, it’s actually a scam looking to rip them off. Tap or click here for complete details.
Find your router's password fast (then change it!)
If you’re like most people, the day you got your router, you installed it (or had it installed) and soon after got busy using it. Just minutes after you plugged it in, it was working perfectly.
Suddenly, you and your family were logging long hours on the internet with all your gadgets. Those hours turned into days, then weeks, then months. You browse the internet, stream TV shows and movies, and chat it up on social media without a care in the world. Tap or click here to see if your neighbors are stealing your Wi-Fi and what to do about it.
Need to see if an account name is taken? Wonder no more!
With so many people and so few interesting usernames available, chances are that cool username you’re looking for to add a splash of personality to an otherwise boring account is already taken. Luckily, we’ve found a tool that can check username availability for tons of sites!
Find out key information about your router with this site
Routers are an intrinsic part of every home’s internet. It helps make sure all your devices are connected and online. However, this device can be one of the most unsecured pieces of tech in your house. If you forget the information associated with your router, you won’t be able to change the settings to protect yourself—until now. This cool site can help you retrieve that information so you and your family can stay safe online.
Easiest way to find your router's default IP address and password
Each time you buy a new router, it comes with default settings that need to be changed. But where can you find them? If you’re not sure where to start, this website can help. It lists all the routers out there, as well as their default IP address, usernames and passwords.
Developers spying on your Gmail? Here's how to disconnect third party apps from your Google account
