Email hacking is a problem that won't be going away anytime
soon. But if you're diligent and take the proper precautions, you
can significantly minimise the chances someone bad will be able to
get into your account. Google wants to help too. The company has a
new tool that lets you easily check when and where your account has
been accessed over the last month to make sure nothing unusual is
happening.
The Devices and Activity Dashboard lists what devices are connected
to your Google Account, along with when and where they've been
accessed. The list stays up to date for the past 28 days. If a new
device recently began accessing your account, "New" is stationed in
all caps next to the product listing. The device you're currently
using with your Google account is listed at the top.
If you notice something suspicious, like a new Mac accessing
your account when you only own PCs, you can click "Secure your
account" to change your password, update your recovery information,
check app passwords and account permissions, or check your two-step
verification settings. (If you don't have two-step
verification set up, now is a very good time to do so.)
In Gmail, you can also check recent account activity the old
fashioned way. At the bottom right of your inbox or any open email,
beneath "Last account activity" you can click "Details" to see when
and where your account has been accessed. There, you can also sign
out other active sessions besides the one you're currently
using.
This
story originally appeared on Wired.com.
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Google Dashboard shows you every device accessing your account
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