Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Jan. 25, 2025: This story, originally published Jan.

Update, Dec. 07, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 05, has been updated with examples of the kind of cyber-attacks used by hackers and scammers to lock you out of your Gmail account. A Dec.

To reset your Gmail password, you'll need to select the "Forgot password" option on the login screen. Once you click this option, you'll be asked to provide Google with your recovery phone number or ...

Losing access to your Gmail account can feel like losing the keys to your entire online life. Before disaster strikes, take a few minutes to make sure you can recover your account quickly and securely ...

When a Gmail account is hijacked, the damage rarely stops at email. A single compromise can expose banking resets, cloud backups, and identity documents, so the priority is to regain control quickly ...

It’s been quite a while since I’ve received an apologetic email from a contact saying their account had been hacked and a recent email most definitely sent to me wasn’t from them. But this still ...

To reset your Gmail password, select the Forgot password option on the login screen. A link to reset your password will be sent to your recovery phone number or email. Once you reset your Gmail ...