There are certain Google pop-ups that Gmail users should never ignore including one that concerns unusual numbers.
Google explains the warning on its website and it could spell danger for your personal data and even your financial accounts.
The tech giant says: “Google sends you security alerts to help prevent other people from using or abusing your account.
“Help keep your account secure by responding right away to any security alerts you get by phone or email.”
One of these alerts regards an unusual amount of emails coming from your account.
Google continues: “Detect suspicious activity in your account, like if an unusual number of emails are sent.”
Scammers are known to hack email accounts so they can send malicious phishing messages from trusted sources.
They may use your account to send scam emails to people in your address book pretending to be you.
Alternatively, they might use your account to send a large amount of spam to people you don’t know.
If you receive an alert about this behavior and the activity wasn’t you then you need to take action.
A hacker having access to your personal accounts is risky for a lot of reasons, especially if your email address is connected to a bank account and they can try and use it to get access codes.
You need to review the sign-in details on the security alert.
Then, click on the button to secure your account.
Here you can follow the security steps, which include changing your password.
Then, go to your Google Account and find the Security issues found panel.
Here, you can click to secure your account again.
