To change your password or security question:
1.Click Settings at the top of any Gmail page, and
open the Accounts and Import tab.
2.Click
Google Account settings.
3.In the new
window, click Change password or Change secret question under the Personal
information option.
4.Complete
the form and click Save to make your changes.
Security
tips for keeping your Email account secure
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1.
Check
for viruses and malware. Run a scan on your computer with trusted
anti-virus software. If the scan detects any suspicious programs or
applications, remove them immediately.
2.
Change
your password at least twice a year. Make sure you choose a password
that contains a combination of numbers, characters, and case-sensitive letters
to strengthen the security of your account.
3.
Perform
regular operating system and browser updates. Whether you use
Windows or Mac OS, we recommend update when you get a notification.
4.
Never use your
Email Account password on another website. If this website
is compromised and your password is discovered, someone could try to sign in to
your Email Account with the same information.
5.
Protect your
password. Never enter your password after following a link in an
email from an untrusted site. Always go directly to your Email Account Website.
Also never send your password via email. Any Mail website will never email you
to ask for your password or other sensitive information.
6.
Never tell anyone
your password; if you do tell someone, change it as soon as possible.
8.
Update your
secondary email address and your security question.
This will help you recover your account if you ever lose access to it. Make
sure that you have access to the email address listed as your secondary, and
the answer to your security question is easy for you to remember, but hard for
others to guess.
9.
Always sign out
of your account when you're using your & public computer. Just click Sign
out.
11. Make sure the URL domain on the given page is correct, and
click on any images and links to verify that you are directed to proper pages
within the site. For example, the Gmail URL is http://mail.google.com/
or, http://www.hotmail.com.
Although some links may appear to contain 'gmail.com,' you may be redirected to
another site after entering such addresses into your browser.
12. Always look for the closed lock icon in the status bar at
the bottom of your browser window whenever you enter any private information,
including your password.
13. Avoid downloading pirated software
Protect yourself against social
engineering attacks: Social engineering is a way for criminals to gain access
to your computer. The purpose of social engineering is usually to secretly
install spyware or other malicious software or to trick you into handing over
your passwords or other sensitive financial or personal information.
