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I need some help, /g/.
Someone has got into my jewgle account for the third time (different country each time, could just be a VPN), and for the third time I've had to change my password. How do I keep my account secure and tell the person/people doing this to fuck off?
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>>53637424
stop browsing porn while logged in on chrome
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>>53637457
I use Firefox. Mind giving any tips to keep my account secure? Make a new account? Ditch the botnet altogether?
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>>53637424

* Don't access your account(s) from a computer with any spyware or keyloggers.

* Use a truly random password. I mean truly fucking random, not what you think is random.

* Use random answers for the questions that let you reset an account. Also use 2 step verification.

* Be careful what what password manager you use (if any).
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>>53637424
enable two factor auth you fucking mong
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>>53637483
Here is how to be secure;
Delete your current gmail account, before doing so be sure to change your password to a secure one, Remove any recovery methods, then change your login email to your new provider after you have signed up.
>secure providers
Openmailbox
Tutanota
Protonamil
Pick one of the three.
There is a possibility of your windows installation being infected with malware. I highly advise installing a Linux Distro such as Debian Jessie, Arch Linux, Manjaro, Bunsenlabs, Or crunchbang++.

Or, you know, Install windows again.

Do not use family computer's unless using a livecd, Tails is good for this.

Good Luck op. Windows is probably the problem.

Sounds like a rat desu senpai
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>>53637545
by login emails i mean things like fb twitter instagram etc.
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>>53637424
Use two-step verification you moron
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Why aren't you using two stage authentication you fucking retard?
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>>53637623
>>53637694
samefag
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2 step verification, a good password manager that can generate strong passwords.
Personally I use 1password, but there are other options out there that are free.
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use password hasher, you can use that on firefox or chrome to "hash" your password, google "hash password" if you don't know what that means.

you could use a simple plaintext password in password hasher since it's going randomize it anyway, but i'd take that a step further and find a password generator to create a hashed master password and use that instead

find a pw manager so you won't forget the hashed master password

done.
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>>53637739
So, examples of good and safe password managers..?
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>>53638674
KeePassX

Given your description, I think it's malware. Install Linux and learn how to use a package manager and you'll be fine.
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>>53637424
If your OS is compromised, doing anything is useless. Reinstall it, verify first the iso then use KeePass.
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>>53638674
Pen and paper.
Ignore any digital cloud storage "password manager" shills.
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>>53637424
2factor auth
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>>53637539
>>53637623
>>53637694
>>53637739
>>53639525
Two-factor authentication has been set up. Thanks guys.
>>53637545
>>53638885
I mostly use it for games, but if my Windows install has a rat/malware, I'll download MBAM.
I like to explore Tor on my Linux install, though I've gone through settings and about:config to keep it as secure as possible. Is TAILS a necessity if I'm just exploring?
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>>53637424
>>53637545
I highly recommend crunchbang OP
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>>53641559
What for?
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>>53641490
>Is TAILS a necessity if I'm just exploring?
No. Just use Tor Browser.
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I use the exact same password for every account i have made over the last ten years.

i will be truly fucked when someone inevitably gets it. im not going to stop.
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>>53637708

Wrong friendo
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