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drizzle
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how do I know if a guy’s email account has been hijacked by someone who sends a message to me? can I know who has sent the e-mail I received, the guy himself or the hijacker?
drizzle said:I don’t want to ask the guy! I doubt that he sends it himself, can I know without asking him?
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good luck
drizzle said:what, isn't there one possible way to know, fine just say no :grumpy:
Moonbear said:I think that's what people are suggesting, that there isn't a way to tell. If you're not comfortable calling, maybe someone else you know might be willing to make the call as an intermediate?
Good suggestion, Moonie! Good luck, Drizzle! I hope you can resolve this nicely without any real confrontation.drizzle said:ahh, that’s an idea, thanks Moonbear
tribdog said:..but just recently all of my emails have been from Africa telling me how many millions I've just been given by some prince. I'd always heard of these, but had never gotten one 'til now and now I'm getting tons of them. I don't know what list I've gotten on recently but I might have to stop speaking to you all because apparently I'm now a billionaire.
tribdog said:I've been getting the "viagra" emails forever, but just recently all of my emails have been from Africa telling me how many millions I've just been given by some prince. I'd always heard of these, but had never gotten one 'til now and now I'm getting tons of them. I don't know what list I've gotten on recently but I might have to stop speaking to you all because apparently I'm now a billionaire.
There are keystroke loggers that can get installed on computers to find out things like that, if it isn't something more simple like the person forgetting to log off on a public computer. I'm sure there are probably many more ways than that that I don't know about yet.drizzle said:I really wonder how can a person get access to someone’s email, is s/he only guessing the mail and the password
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To determine if your guy's email has been hijacked, there are a few signs to look out for. These include receiving suspicious emails or messages from your guy's account that he did not send, changes in his email settings or contacts, and a sudden increase in spam or phishing emails in his inbox. Additionally, if your guy is unable to log into his email account or his password has been changed without his knowledge, it is likely that his email has been hijacked.
If you suspect that your guy's email has been hijacked, it is important to act quickly. First, advise your guy to change his password immediately. This will prevent the hijacker from accessing his account. Next, check his email settings and contacts for any changes. It may also be helpful to run a virus scan on his computer to ensure that there are no malicious programs that could be causing the hijacking. Finally, report the incident to his email provider and follow their recommended steps to secure the account.
Yes, a hijacked email can be used to steal personal information. If the hijacker gains access to your guy's account, they can use it to send phishing emails to his contacts or access sensitive information that may be stored in his emails. It is important to change the password and secure the account as soon as possible to prevent any further theft of personal information.
To prevent your guy's email from being hijacked in the future, it is important to follow good security practices. This includes using a strong and unique password, enabling two-factor authentication, and being cautious of suspicious emails and links. It is also recommended to regularly update his computer's security software and to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks when accessing his email.
If your guy's email account has been hijacked, it may be possible to recover it. First, try to reset the password using the account recovery options provided by the email provider. If this is not successful, contact the email provider's customer support for further assistance. It may also be helpful to provide any evidence of the hijacking, such as suspicious emails or login attempts, to aid in the recovery process.