GMAIL users need to be wary of checking their account security regularly or risk giving hackers an easy way in.
Fortunately, Google has a “hidden button” that lets Gmail users start a quick security checkup.
All you have to do is click the blue “Start my Security Checkup” button on Google’s Gmail security tips webpage.
This will take you to a Security Checkup page that flags any issues with your account.
Google advises doing this if you’re worried about cybercriminals having access to your Gmail account.
It says: “Start by visiting the Security Checkup page to do things like adding account recovery options, setting up 2-Step Verification for extra account security, and checking your account permissions.”
If a hacker gets access to your Gmail, they can start sifting through your private information and even start resetting passwords for other important accounts.
This could include your banking apps if you have any of them linked to your email address.
Google’s Security Check-up has five sections.
These include “Sign in and recovery,” which encourages you to add a different email address that can verify who you are if your Gmail account is hacked.
Another section tells you the locations where your devices are logged in.
This can help you to spot any anomalies including devices you don’t recognize.
There’s also a “Recent security activity” section.
Google explains: “If there is security-related activity in your account, like a new sign-in, you’ll be alerted and be able to find details here.”
