I probably get more emails and messages asking for my help to recover Gmail accounts that the sender says they have been locked out of than any other kind of support request. Being a cynical old ...

YouTube is adding a new AI tool that helps creators recover a hacked account. The new tool will initially be available to select creators but will eventually roll out to everyone. The new hacked ...

Google is rolling out two new ways to recover your account after you lose access. “Recovery Contacts” lets you pick trusted friends and family to verify your identity. Users will soon be able to use ...

1] Is two-factor authentication active on your account? Two-factor authentication is a security feature that adds layer of protection to help keep your account safe. However, it can sometimes become a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. With Google planning to delete any unused two-year-old accounts, it’s a good idea to see if you’ve forgotten any ...

If you need to reset your password, a code or password reset link will be sent to the recovery email or texted to the recovery phone number. Jim Rossman / TNS This week a reader asks about how to ...

If you ever lose access to your Apple Account or iPhone, you’ll be happy you set up a recovery contact in advance. Once you do, a trusted person can remotely unlock your iPhone for you if you can’t ...

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 ...

Meta is launching a centralized support hub for hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts, aiming to simplify recovery. The company is leveraging AI to enhance security, leading to a significant increase ...

BLACK HAT USA – Las Vegas – Thursday, Aug. 7 – Adoption of secure account recovery methods lags behind passwordless authentication, but users and service providers can take actionable steps to close ...