What To Do If Gmail Is Hacked?
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1. Secure your account: Change your password, update your recovery options, and review your recent activity.
2. Secure your device: Scan for viruses and malicious software, and update your security software.
3. Monitor your account: Monitor your account for suspicious activity and review emails in your inbox and sent folder.
4. Report the hacking: Report the hacking to the appropriate authorities such as your local police department and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
5. Notify your contacts: Notify your contacts of the hack and advise them not to click on any suspicious links or respond to any suspicious emails.
6. Change your passwords: Change the passwords to any other accounts that may have been compromised.
7. Use two-factor authentication: Enable two-factor authentication on your Gmail account and any other online accounts.