Protecting your Gmail account means you must activate some tools that Google offers, and you should increase your scam savvy intelligence for yto spot phishing scams. If you do both, you can have a very well-protected Gmail account.
1. Google 2 Step verification
This is the holy grail of account security. Not really, but it is the best they have. With Step 2 you get a onetime newspaper in the code to a secondary device like a mobile phone via text or application "Google Authenticator." I like better text . This will definitely protect your Gmail account because a hacker would need access to this secondary device to bust in your account, since Google would need a unique six-digit code for your second access device account
Speaking of codes, you can generate a number of unique codes that you can use in case of an accident such as the loss of your device. you can use these codes to access your account from a temporary device.
2. Stay out of Google's Spam folder
Learn to ignore spam.Must you open each email? Google does a pretty good job of anti-spam / phishing filter. Let Phishy posts / spammy one and you'll be in good shape
The most malicious or "phishing" e-mails are very evident, with one of their subject lines as follows :.
- back to me
- money is waiting
- If you do not read this now you [hate
- Owner reward
However, some subject lines seem less suspicious, like "Your Amazon.com order delivered." If you use a single e-mail account, only to Amazon or eBay, then promise to never click on a link within the email, you'll be fine.
3. Never provide your password
Remember: If someone asks for your Google Account password, it is malicious. If you think Google wants your password, do not give it via a link in an email. Instead go to https://www.gmail.com or https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin and connection.
4. account recovery options: Stay up to date
Always keep your current mobile phone number because it is what Google uses to send you a security code. So if a hacker gets your Gmail account password, it is useless, unless they have your smart phone, Google will use this code to send you to prove your identity.
5. Having an email address recovery
Your recovery address should be updated because Google uses it strictly for security codes to send when you miss a password. You should have this second email also because Google will use to send important safety information.
6. Secondary Email
This is in addition to the previously mentioned recovery email address because you can use this alternative to connect to Gmail. Note, however, that other address should not be part of your Gmail or even associated with a second Google Account.
7. Use secure connections
Gmail should always be configured to use a secure connection, denoted by HTTPS URL before. Go to Settings, General, Browser connection to set. Use a secure VPN to connect. Hotspot Shield protects and encrypts your wireless connections.
8. Strong & Long is the name of the game
Enough passwords as Puppylover1, carfiend1979 and Darlingmama. Do not use words that can be found in a dictionary. Include symbols like #, * and $. The more absurd and the password, the better. Then never use your Google password to any other account. Your email passwords should be equally absurd.
9. Use Incognito Mode
Use the "incognito" or "private" mode in browsers when you are on a shared or public computer, such as in a hotel. These modes will prevent cookies, Web history and other data to be stored formations. If these modes are not available, delete your cookies and browsing history when you log out.
10. Keep your system up to date
Finally, to protect your Gmail account, keep your system up to date and secure with anti-virus and anti-malware.
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