Topic: Gmail Now Warns You If It Thinks Someone Else Is Using Your Account

[sam]

This morning, Gmail users are getting one more weapon in the fight against phishers and malware. In a blog post, Google has announced that it is adding a new feature that alerts users when the service detects “suspicious account activity”. Namely, Gmail will now give users a warning if it detects that they’re accessing their accounts from two different geographic regions within a short amount of time (credit cards often do the same thing).

http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/24/gmail-suspicious-account-activity/

[Simon]

Not a bad move. 

[Clive]

I like gmail.  That's a good call. 

[Rik]

I don't use mine anymore, but it's a good idea.

[Simon]

I have an account, but it's rarely used.

[sam]

I live on gmail.

[Simon]

That's why you're banned from here! 

[sam]

 

[Rodders]

It's a bloody nuisance, as I'm invariably logged in on my mobile as well.

[Simon]

Ah, that could be tricky. 

[Rik]

Well, to judge by your typing anyway, Simon. 

[Simon]

[Rik]