Update, August 5, 2025: This story, originally published on August 3, has been updated with further mitigation advice as well as a new report regarding phishing and credential theft trends as Google ...

There's now a way to get back into your Google account if you lose your password and don't have your own recovery email. Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's ...

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 ...

This devastating Gmail attack locks users out of their accounts with no comeback. Updated December 7 with more information regarding managing a Google Account with Family Link, the parental safety ...

Anyone who's ever had their Google account hacked can tell you what a pain it is to recover. You'll spend hours or even days on it, and recovery isn't guaranteed, no matter what you do. On Wednesday, ...