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Exploits allowing hackers to break into Gmail accounts are likely to occur, if they're not already circulating, after security researchers released details of a hole that Google has reportedly declined to patch....
Make sure you have a strong password
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Many PC users select weak passwords that consist of common names or dictionary words, leaving them susceptible to brute-force discovery
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To benefit from encryption when accessing Gmail, you should configure the service to use SSL by default. To do so, click Settings in the top-right corner of the main Gmail window, select Always use https in the "Browser connection" section at the bottom of the General tab, and click Save Changes.
http://windowssecrets.com/comp/090423/
This post has been edited by tork: 23 April 2009 - 06:37 AM
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