1Gmail
2Strong Passwords
3Two-Step Verification
4Secure Connection
5Check Forwarding
6Recovery
7Check for Unusual Activity
8Norton Hears a Who
Google also advises users to install virus and malware scanning software to detect and squash any suspicious programs or applications. Norton is well-known, of course, but there are several more options Google lists here.
9Phishing
10Update Your System
Finally, Google also recommends users update their operating system and browser regularly. We know this is a pain, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Enable your automatic update setting if one is available through your Windows, Mac or Linux operating system. Google Chrome automatically updates to new browser versions. To check for browser updates in Microsoft Internet Explorer, select the Tools tab and click Windows Update. In Mozilla Firefox, click the Help tab and select Check for Updates.