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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Oct. 09, 2024: This story, originally published Oct.

Google is rolling out a new Recovery Contact feature designed to help you regain access to your Google account if you ever get locked out. Whether you’ve forgotten your password, lost your phone, or ...

Anyone who's ever had their Google account hacked can tell you what a pain it is to recover. You'll spend hours or even days on it, and recovery isn't guaranteed, no matter what you do. On Wednesday, ...

Google’s new “Recovery Contacts” feature allows trusted friends or family members to help you regain access to your account by verifying a code. The feature is rolling out now and is recommended for ...