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Google is deleting old Gmail accounts. Here’s how to save yours.
Say so long to your old Google (GOOG, GOOGL) account. Beginning on Dec. 1, the tech giant will begin purging all accounts that have been inactive for two years or more. The company says the move is meant to help cut back on the number of accounts that can be hijacked by hackers. Chances are …
Crooks Bypassed Google’s Email Verification to Create Workspace Accounts, Access 3rd-Party Services – Krebs on Security
Google says it recently fixed an authentication weakness that allowed crooks to circumvent the email verification required to create a Google Workspace account, and leverage that to impersonate a domain holder at third-party services that allow logins through Google’s “Sign in with Google” feature. Last week, KrebsOnSecurity heard from a reader who said they received a …
Google begins process of deleting inactive Gmail accounts
Google announced the move in May to protect users from security threats. December 1, 2023, 4:03 AM ET • 3 min read Old Gmail accounts could be deleted as soon as today, according to Google. Google will begin purging accounts that have not been used or signed into for at least two years. That means …
How to Log In to Multiple Gmail Accounts at Once
Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels Have you found yourself rapidly accumulating Gmail accounts? Between work, school, and any personal accounts you may have created, it’s completely reasonable to have three (or more) Google accounts that need to be checked regularly. More Gmail guides It can be annoying (not to mention time-consuming) to log in and out of each …
Google urges millions to switch on ‘7-day’ Gmail setting immediately after hackers break into accounts with new attack
GMAIL and YouTube users have been warned about a scam that can leave them locked out of their accounts. The scam comprises cybercriminals promising a fake return on the cryptocurrency XRP to users who reply to their phishing attempt. Gmail users have been warned about a scam that can leave them locked out of their …
Google Says Some Gmail Accounts Will Be Deleted, Messages Blocked
Google has confirmed numerous changes impacting Gmail users in 2024 SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google has confirmed several important changes that will impact users of the Gmail email service in 2024. These changes address various issues such as account deletion and email message rejection. It is crucial for all Gmail users to familiarize themselves …
Google One Dark web reports coming to all Google accounts soon
After the Google One VPN shutdown in late June, the “Dark Web reports” function is now coming to all Google Account holders from late July 2024. Currently, Dark web reports are only available to those with a Google One membership or subscription. Official documentation states that after setting up a profile, Google monitors the dark …