Malware designed to steal information from users and hijack their Google accounts is being exploited by multiple malicious groups — even after a password has been reset — according to security researchers. The exploit is reportedly aimed at Windows computers. Once the device is infected, it uses a technique used by "info stealers" to exfiltrate the login session token — assigned to a user's computer when they log in to their account — and upload it to the cybercriminal's server.According to a report published by…
Have you ever thought that a bug can enter your Android device through your lock screen? This is quite shocking as all Android users necessarily have lock screens on their smartphones. Hackers seem to have found a new way to steal our data. In a recent discovery, a significant lock screen vulnerability on Android 13 and Android 14 has been unveiled. According to reports, it even gives attackers physical access to exploit an Android phone lock screen flaw and gain unauthorized access to personal data stored on the device.…
Today, all of us are heavily reliant on Google services, but has anyone ever thought about what will happen if Google suddenly bans your Google account? It feels like a nightmare even thinking about that. The sudden ban of your Google account can be a major inconvenience, disrupting access to Gmail, Google Drive, Photos, and more. And what is worse, it can happen for something silly you may have done for a lark or while playing around with the tech. Yes, even innocent-looking activities can lead to your Google account…
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Image: Alexey Boldin (Shutterstock)Gmail plans to start permanently deleting inactive accounts on December 1. Since November is almost over, we decided to give you one final urgent reminder to log into your old burner accounts to make sure they survive the Great Google Purge. “Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedAccording to the plan Google announced a couple of months ago, if there’s a Gmail account you haven’t used in at least two years, Google will consider it inactive and delete it. And there are!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“December 1, 2023, is the earliest a Google Account will be deleted due to this policy,” it added. This policy only applies to users’ personal Google Account.
Google will delete contacts, photos, files and other data along with your account this week if it has been inactive for two years. To whom this may come as a surprise, the tech giant announced the policy to purge the content in inactive accounts within Google Workspace in May. The data will be deleted from Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet and Calendar.Starting…
Digital transactions have become a way of life ever since the Covid pandemic and people have retained the habits of those days by increasingly shunning cash. The reason for this is the ease-of-use of digital money transactions and its availability 24/7. Google Pay is one of the digital payment solutions available in India and here we have provided a step-by-step guide on how to download, configure, and secure your Google Pay app for seamless financial transactions. From adding bank accounts to choosing the right security…
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Google is about to begin deleting inactive Google accounts, which could mean you’re about to lose photos, documents, and other data that you actually want to keep.
The good news is that there’s a way you can safely hold onto everything, but you’ll need to take action this week to be sure.
First, let’s take a step back to remind ourselves about exactly what’s happening here.
Save on everything from laptops and tablets, to coffee makers and air purifiers, and smart home…
WhatsApp chat history and media backups for Android users are stored separately from their Google account cloud storage. With backups of the popular instant messaging app not taking up space on Google accounts, Android users have had the benefit of additional cloud storage space available for their photos, videos, emails and other files. That is going to change. Google and WhatsApp have announced that WhatsApp backups on Android will start counting towards Google Account cloud storage limit starting later this year. Bear…