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===== 2) Check for strange email in your sent folder ===== | ===== 2) Check for strange email in your sent folder ===== | ||
- | A hacker does not necessarily gain control over your account and lock you out. At times, they just want to misuse your account to do something illegal, such as sending spam mails to your contacts. Check your sent folder to see if there are any emails that are not sent by you, especially those that are delivering to many recipients. | + | A hacker does not necessarily gain control over your account and lock you out. At times, they just want to misuse your account to do something illegal, such as sending spam mails to your contacts. Check your sent folder to see if there are any emails that are not sent by you, especially those that are delivering to many recipients |
===== 3) Check if you receive any unexpected password reset emails ===== | ===== 3) Check if you receive any unexpected password reset emails ===== |