Gmail users issued two-week warning as Google to delete millions of accounts
dailyrecord.co.ukGoogle is urging Gmail users to check for 'red flag' warning signs to ensure their accounts have not been hacked.The tech giant is planning to delete millions of accounts that have been inactive for at least two years on December 1.
This is because they are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks, but the company warned that active accounts are also still at risk.Most unused accounts will either have older passwords that are easier to guess, or likely won't have two-factor verification set up, which asks users to provide at least two pieces of identification to sign in.
But if you have a Gmail account that you still use, Google wants you to follow some important steps to stay protected. First, pay attention to your general account information, such as passwords, and phone numbers to make sure they haven't been changed.
As passwords are used frequently, this change is easier to spot but you may not realise your recovery phone number has been altered until it's too late.If this happens, a cyber criminal will be able to take control of the account, as any information needed to sign in will be sent to their number.
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