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.

7.    Use a strong password in characters + Numeric and don't write it down or send it via email.

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.

10.  Clear forms, passwords, cache, and cookies in your browser on a regular basis, especially on a public computer.

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.