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What is critical security alert for your linked Google account?
Google’s Critical Security Alert is a useful security feature that notifies you every time a new device is used to log into your account. It may be you, or it may be a perpetrator. Either way, you will receive an email from Google double-checking whether the login was intended.
Does Google send out emails about security issues?
We send you security alerts when we: Detect important actions in your account, like if someone signs in on a new device. Detect suspicious activity in your account, like if an unusual number of emails are sent.
What does critical security alert for linked Google account mean?
I received an email entitled : ‘Critical security alert for your linked Google Account’ .. The body says: Google has become aware that someone else knows your password, and we’ve taken steps to protect your account. Please sign back into your account now and choose a new password to secure your account.
What to do when you get a security alert on your Google account?
Block someone from taking an important action, like viewing stored passwords. Follow the instructions on the security alert to review the activity on your account. On the security alert, review the sign-in details, including device type, time, and location. If this activity doesn’t look familiar, choose No, secure account.
When do we send you a security alert?
We send you security alerts when we: Detect important actions in your account, like if someone signs in on a new device. Detect suspicious activity in your account, like if an unusual number of emails are sent.
What to do if someone knows your Google password?
Google has become aware that someone else knows your password, and we’ve taken steps to protect your account. Please sign back into your account now and choose a new password to secure your account. I’ve removed the account name. I do not recognize this account so it should not be linked to my account.