Passwords and programs

Amazing what people come up with!! 'Check out these new properties that just got on my table. They are all for-sale at good prices. CLICK HERE and view the properties, if you are interested kindly get back to me immediately.' Have you ever seen or received one of these mails? I have - and was pretty convinced because we are currently in the process of looking at houses.  If you have also received one of these: DO NOT follow the link - and DO NOT complete the fake Login process that they have created. They are collecting your email address and password - then logging in and sending the same mail to all your contacts. Amazing though - very specific - property orientated and the mail looks pretty legit! Maybe in a fit of non-concentration you clicked on the link and were taken to this page: You click on the corresponding image and hey presto - a dialog box pops up asking for your email address and password.  If you have accidentally completed this: Please change your password immediately. Go to your name at the top right of your GMail screen and click on it then go to Security and click on change password. Change your password and save the changes. Make sure that you go to your email inbox and scroll to the very bottom you will see a link saying Last account activity: 1 minute ago Details Click on the "details" link and on the box that pops up - click on Sign out all other sessions. This will make sure that the person who is accessing your email is kicked out - and also no longer has the valid password.  Your password should be treated like your ATM or online banking pin - don't give it to anyone!  To see more on the importance of passwords - read our post on Passwords - what's all the fuss about?