Email accounts - Page 3

kennyc · 11-13-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by new

How do you do this and what is the cost?

During this search I have been doing I read mostly how the government reads your emails and how google takes words from your private emails for searches, etc. etc.

But I am mostly concerned with hacking my email account. And how Yahoo & Google keeps making me come up with stupid questions or mobile numbers or other hoops to jump through just to get on to my email.

Write them down. Make a file on your computer with the domain/email address/questions-answers

pdurrant · 11-13-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Write them down. Make a file on your computer with the domain/email address/questions-answers

I'd recommend a paper version instead, if you're going to do that. Your computer might get hacked remotely. Physical access to a paper version is a lot easier for you to control.

DiapDealer · 11-13-2013, 08:28 AM

I have a hardcopy like that that I keep it taped to the bottom of the right-hand desk drawer in my off-- wait... what? No I don't. What was I thinking? That was someone else who does that.

Spoiler:

kennyc · 11-13-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I'd recommend a paper version instead, if you're going to do that. Your computer might get hacked remotely. Physical access to a paper version is a lot easier for you to control.

And easier to lose or be destroyed.

kennyc · 11-13-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I have a hardcopy like that that I keep it taped to the bottom of the right-hand desk drawer in my off-- wait... what? No I don't. What was I thinking? That was someone else who does that.

Spoiler:

kennyc · 11-13-2013, 09:01 AM

There are also things like KeePass that stores your info encrypted and works on multiple types of devices.

LovesMacs · 11-13-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I'd recommend a paper version instead, if you're going to do that. Your computer might get hacked remotely. Physical access to a paper version is a lot easier for you to control.

Keep a paper version in a safe deposit box.

HarryT · 11-13-2013, 10:17 AM

The only time Gmail contact you (in my experience) is if you try to log in from an IP address which is wildly different from where their records show you normally access the system from, and that's an exceptionally good security measure, IMHO. Eg, when I visited the US recently, and tried to collect email from my gmail account from my iPhone, Gmail blocked access and sent me a text message warning me of a possible hacking attempt. I simply had to go to the URL in the text message and manually log on to confirm that this was a legitimate access attempt, and subsequently I accessed from many different places in the US without problems.

I'm thankful for these security measures, personally.

DiapDealer · 11-13-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The only time Gmail contact you (in my experience) is if you try to log in from an IP address which is wildly different from where their records show you normally access the system from, and that's an exceptionally good security measure, IMHO. Eg, when I visited the US recently, and tried to collect email from my gmail account from my iPhone, Gmail blocked access and sent me a text message warning me of a possible hacking attempt. I simply had to go to the URL in the text message and manually log on to confirm that this was a legitimate access attempt, and subsequently I accessed from many different places in the US without problems.

I'm thankful for these security measures, personally.

I'm perfectly fine with the security measures, too. I just hope they're not completely dependent on being able to recieve a text message before restoring access. Surely they have an alternate method to restore access in such situations?

HarryT · 11-13-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I'm perfectly fine with the security measures, too. I just hope they're not completely dependent on being able to recieve a text message before restoring access. Surely they have an alternate method to restore access in such situations?

Yes, they also send an email to your "alternate contact" email address.

mrmikel · 11-13-2013, 11:19 AM

One program that is very useful for email and firefox browser backup is mozbackup. That way even if the ISP dies, you still have your mail.

desertblues · 11-13-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The only time Gmail contact you (in my experience) is if you try to log in from an IP address which is wildly different from where their records show you normally access the system from, and that's an exceptionally good security measure, IMHO. Eg, when I visited the US recently, and tried to collect email from my gmail account from my iPhone, Gmail blocked access and sent me a text message warning me of a possible hacking attempt. I simply had to go to the URL in the text message and manually log on to confirm that this was a legitimate access attempt, and subsequently I accessed from many different places in the US without problems.

I'm thankful for these security measures, personally.

Well, this security measure bothers me tremendously while travelling. I was in New Delhi this week and then the excact thing happened to me. Being with sketchy wifi, as one often is while travelling in foreign parts, it is difficult to even access the url Google send me and clarify things. I had the same experience in Uzbekistan, Central Asia earlier this year.
Does Google wants me to send them my travelplans in advance or what?

new · 11-13-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by desertblues

Well, this security measure bothers me tremendously while travelling. I was in New Delhi this week and then the excact thing happened to me. Being with sketchy wifi, as one often is while travelling in foreign parts, it is difficult to even access the url Google send me and clarify things. I had the same experience in Uzbekistan, Central Asia earlier this year.
Does Google wants me to send them my travelplans in advance or what?

Yes send Google your plans they are that noisy. I feel your pain. All you want to do is access your email.

I do write down passwords, that is the kicker. I know my password. They decided, Yahoo, to freeze the email and because it is so old of an account my contact email address no longer exists, Eudora email. Don't remember the stupid answer to a question either. Who does?

They make your email so secure that you can't even use it

new · 11-13-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, they also send an email to your "alternate contact" email address.

Yahoo does the alternate contact (which no longer exists in my case) and your silly question.

Google does mobile phone, and I don't want that either.

Blossom · 11-13-2013, 12:11 PM

You also can generate backup codes with gmail in case you get locked out after you turn on 2 step verification. I highly recommend every one do this. I've had my gmail account hacked a couple of Christmases ago and I am very impressed with the charges in security they've taken since then.

I recommend keeping your passwords on a encrypted thumb drive in a security box and update it as needed. I wont tell you where else I keep them but keeping them on your PC is probably not a good idea in case of hard drive failure.

11-13-2013, 08:28 AM	#33
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,549 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I have a hardcopy like that that I keep it taped to the bottom of the right-hand desk drawer in my off-- wait... what? No I don't. What was I thinking? That was someone else who does that. Spoiler: These aren't the 'droids you're looking for

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11-13-2013, 09:01 AM	#36
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	There are also things like KeePass that stores your info encrypted and works on multiple types of devices.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The only time Gmail contact you (in my experience) is if you try to log in from an IP address which is wildly different from where their records show you normally access the system from, and that's an exceptionally good security measure, IMHO. Eg, when I visited the US recently, and tried to collect email from my gmail account from my iPhone, Gmail blocked access and sent me a text message warning me of a possible hacking attempt. I simply had to go to the URL in the text message and manually log on to confirm that this was a legitimate access attempt, and subsequently I accessed from many different places in the US without problems. I'm thankful for these security measures, personally.

11-13-2013, 11:19 AM	#41
mrmikel Color me gone Posts: 2,089 Karma: 1445295 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Oregon Coast Device: PRS-300	One program that is very useful for email and firefox browser backup is mozbackup. That way even if the ISP dies, you still have your mail.

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Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	You also can generate backup codes with gmail in case you get locked out after you turn on 2 step verification. I highly recommend every one do this. I've had my gmail account hacked a couple of Christmases ago and I am very impressed with the charges in security they've taken since then. I recommend keeping your passwords on a encrypted thumb drive in a security box and update it as needed. I wont tell you where else I keep them but keeping them on your PC is probably not a good idea in case of hard drive failure.

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