Google account - hack attempt?

Ace Modder · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:25

Hi guys

Anyone ever experienced this before?

Just got a text message from google saying
"google account **insert email address**:
Suspicious login detected. See www.google.com/blocked"

I have logged in and reset my password in case.

Seems dodgy that somebody in Brazil tried to access my account.

eatcustard · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:26

I have had it, just change your password

memyselfandi · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:27

Is it really dodgy though? ... more likely someone mistyped their id when setting up their phone or whatever if it's a one off. Everyone just assumes malicious intent.

neil_g · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:28

your outlook.com address is showing on screenshot.

Ace Modder · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:29

neil_g said:
your outlook.com address is showing on screenshot.

Yeah, just noticed that. Its no longer showing

div0 · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:30

Use 2-step authentication for improved gmail security ;-)

d_brennen · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:33

Ace Modder said:
Seems dodgy that somebody in Brazil tried to access my account.

Does seem a little suspect. Trust me over your login details and I'll take a look

davido_labido · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:39

I've had it once or twice bud, if they just asked me for my password, I'd let them take a look around no worries, there's nothing fun in my emails really!

Ace Modder · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:42

d_brennen said:
Does seem a little suspect. Trust me over your login details and I'll take a look

done

KIA · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:44

memyselfandi said:
Is it really dodgy though? ... more likely someone mistyped their id when setting up their phone or whatever if it's a one off. Everyone just assumes malicious intent.

They would need his password.

div0 said:
Use 2-step authentication for improved gmail security

This. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/180744?hl=en

bledd · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:46

I've had it, had it shortly after I linked my Google account to my Android phone.

Creeped me out a bit as I hadn't been installing random apps either.. Now I have a crazy password.

Nerusy · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:50

I get it like every week if not more often, at first i changed password straight away but now I can not be bothered and it's always china. No idea what it's all about.

Just checked sign in recent history prevention: 19, 22, 28, 29 october all prevented.

Scougar · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:53

Are you using a messenger program? I used to get account warnings from places like that when I was using some messaging services on my Vivaz (non-android).

asim18 · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:53

Nerusy said:
I get it like every week if not more often, at first i changed password straight away but now I can not be bothered and it's always china. No idea what it's all about.

If you changed your password and it happened again, you're probably being keylogged.

visibleman · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:56

div0 said:
Use 2-step authentication for improved gmail security

Second this. Had a few attempts previously but nothing since switching it on. Now i use two-factor where ever i can - Facebook, Twitter etc.

bJN · 30 Oct 2013 at 18:15

I get it quite often on my "spam" google mail account. Always originates in China though...

I think I changed the password the first time and haven't bothered since! :rolleyes:

uniQ · 30 Oct 2013 at 18:38

I get those all the time, but it's usually because I forget to close my email before opening up a VPN.

If you haven't been on a proxy or vpn then it would probably be worth changing your password. Google also offer two factor authentication:

http://www.google.com/landing/2step/

MooMoo444 · 30 Oct 2013 at 18:57

I doubt it's someone actually in brazil. Probably just using a proxy when hacking accounts.

Deleted member 651465 · 30 Oct 2013 at 19:15

MooMoo444 said:
I doubt it's someone actually in brazil. Probably just using a proxy when hacking accounts.

You noob. Everyone knows you need 7 proxys to be sure :rolleyes:

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