Preventing Hacks

A split-screen image showing two paths: on the left, a person following Google's official recovery steps (well-lit, organized process with checkpoints for recovery information); on the right, the same person handing money to various masked figures who are disappearing with the cash. Above both scenes is a Gmail lock icon.

Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can’t Recover Your Gmail for You

You’ll often find testimonials and offers of amazing account recovery success. It’s a trap.

Why Your Computer Has Probably Not Been Hacked

I regularly hear from people who believe their computer has been hacked and is under someone else’s control. It’s very rarely the case.

A Corgi at home looking at their computer screen which says, in large letters, "Email Hacked!".

My Email Is Hacked. How Do I Fix It?

Getting locked out of your own email is scary, and the fallout can spread to your bank, social media, and contacts. I’ll walk you through the steps to take right now: recovering your account, locking it down, and protecting everything connected to it.