Use Gmail's "Recovery Contacts" feature to regain access to your Google account during an emergency. All you need to do is reach out to a trusted contact.

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A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Yep, you've guessed it: that proactive measure is handing your ...