"Your email address has been stolen" email from Garlik Datapatrol

victor2

J_B wrote: »

Sorry - confused dot com - log into my email account and change the password???

Assuming you are using, or have access to, an online "webmail" service, that is where you login and look for the option to change your password.
If you are also using a client such as the built-in ones for Android, Apple and (some versions of) Windows, that will then need its password changing to your new one as well.

J_B

victor2 wrote: »

Assuming you are using, or have access to, an online "webmail" service, that is where you login and look for the option to change your password.

Done - cheers

victor2 wrote: »

If you are also using a client such as the built-in ones for Android, Apple and (some versions of) Windows, that will then need its password changing to your new one as well.

Thunderbird on W10 PC
K9 Mail on Android phone and Kindle

janehp

I used the site haveibeenpwned to check as my email was recently hacked and the site showed it was a linkedin account I set up years ago but have never used. My email password has always been different to any others but it is possible the linkedin password was one I used for a number of other sites and is still in use. (I know not a good idea and need to change them!)

Is it the linkedin password they have obtained and/or my email password?

Thanks

almillar

It's the linkedin password they have. Obviously they could try it elsewhere, so you should change that password anywhere you use it. If your email password has always been different, it's safe.

AndyPix

Bigphil1474 wrote: »

These days I use sticky notes to record all my passwords so I don't forget them, and nobody can see them unless they are logged in as me.

But all it takes is 5 minutes at your computer with a linux live usb and i have all your passwords

brispope

I have been unable to my DataPatrol account and have just found out that DirectLine are bulk cancelling accounts. This is being done without notifying policy holders.