Update, August 5, 2025: This story, originally published on August 3, has been updated with further mitigation advice as well as a new report regarding phishing and credential theft trends as Google ...

Your Google account hacked can create chaos, affecting Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and even linked services like banking apps or streaming platforms. Unauthorized access ...

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 ...

Years of emails, photos, searches, and files may be tied to your Google account. Some overlooked settings give you more say ...

Recovery Contacts, which lets a trusted friend verify your identity for you, is just one of Google's new security features. Anyone who’s ever had their Google account hacked can tell you what a pain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gmail is — and has been for years — one of the most popular free email services, with around two billion active users around the ...

Adjust your options for things like account recovery, ad personalization, and which parts of your Google profile are shared publicly. If you've never opened up your Google account page on the web or ...