How Did Someone Get My Email Password?
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There are several ways someone can get your email password. The most common way is through a data breach. If your email address and password were included in a data breach, it is possible for someone to gain access to your account. Other ways include phishing, malware, keyloggers, and guessing passwords.
Your email password could have been stolen by using malware or by people guessing or trying to guess the password. Malware can include virus software, keyloggers and rootkits, which are used to track what you type on your computer, including passwords. Additionally, if your password is simple or easy to guess, then someone may try to use brute force techniques to crack it. Finally, if you’ve ever given out your password to someone else, such as a friend or family member, there’s a chance that person has shared it with others.