Recovering a lost Apple ID account can take several days for security reasons, but there are actions desperate users should avoid if they want it to go off without a hitch. Anyone can forget their ...

Google introduces new Gmail account recovery mode. Updated October 19 with a new lock screen recovery feature specifically for Android smartphone users, as well as a warning from Check Point Software ...

I probably get more emails and messages asking for my help to recover Gmail accounts that the sender says they have been locked out of than any other kind of support request. Being a cynical old ...

the threat of Facebook account takeovers always looms, whether they’re caused by attacks that steal users’ login credentials or hacks that, say, compromise users’ email accounts and exploit the access ...

Recovery takes longer when attackers change recovery information. Guardio says regaining access in such cases typically takes one to three days, as users must complete identity verification. If a ...

Most Windows PCs have a single user account for everyday use. I recommend creating a second account that you can use for troubleshooting purposes. If your primary account is ever damaged, you can use ...