Who is Using My Netflix Account? And My Facebook And Gmail?

Summary: This 2-3 minute article explains how you can find out who is using your Netflix, Facebook and Gmail accounts without your permission. Find out what you can do about it. Then, contact GEEKAID Computer and Network Support, the IT experts, at https://www.geek-aid.com/ to schedule a complete system analysis.

Hackers are constantly working on finding new ways to breach your data and private information. The cybercriminal target landscape grows daily. Even if you are a user who is always conscious of cyber security, when a new cybercrime hits the internet, you may not be prepared.

Users have been conditioned over the years to believe that they’ll be warned of any potential threats if they have strong virus protection. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have also been conditioned to know their best targets are users who have become complacent and have a false sense of security. Here are a few samples of online accounts and how you can tell if unauthorized users have breached them:

How to Check Gmail Login History

For some people, a breach of their Gmail account opens many doors to potentially hacking their emails, contacts, searches, photos, login history, and other private data components. Fortunately, Google has a way to check what devices are or have been logged onto your Gmail account:

Go to google.com/devices – Sign in and go to the link to see what devices are currently logged in and any devices that have logged in over the last 28 days. Also, you can see if an unauthorized device or unfamiliar browser has been used to access your Gmail account. If you’ve logged in many times from different locations, it is normal to see a log that includes many logins from the same devices. However, if you see any location or device that looks suspicious, click on it and then select “Don’t recognize something?” Google will remotely, automatically sign out the suspect device.

Someone is Using My Facebook Account Without My Permission

Just as with a Gmail account, Facebook has a way to check what devices are logged into your account and where they are located:

First, sign in to your Facebook account.
Once logged in, click on the down arrow in the top right corner of your page.
Select Settings and Privacy > Settings.
Then, select Security and Login
Select the section Where You’re Logged In to identify the most recent devices to be logged in and where they were located. Scroll down and review all the devices and locations to identify suspicious logins. If you’re using a VPN, match the locations to where your VPN server is located. Next, you should click on the three dots next to each device noted and choose Not You? or Log out. If you identify any devices or locations that look suspicious, follow the FB directions to log them out and quickly change your Facebook password.

Who Is Using My Netflix?

During the pandemic, lots of people share their online streaming accounts. Family separation and quarantines left many people isolated and bored. Most users didn’t think twice about sharing their passwords for streaming platforms with other family members and friends. Netflix is easily shared. However, you could be booted off if too many users are logged on to your Netflix account. Fortunately, the problem can be easily resolved:

Log into Netflix.
Select your profile on your homepage. Then, scroll over to your profile icon on the top right of the page and select Account.
Go to Settings and choose Recent Device Streaming Activity.
As with the other online platforms discussed in this blog, you will see a list of devices, locations and IP addresses.
If suspicious devices are listed, hover over the profile icon and return to Account.
Then, in Settings, select Sign Out of All Devices and confirm your selection; everything will be signed out.

IT Professionals Can Provide Network Security

Network Security is too important to be left to chance. Your private data must be proactively protected, including robust methods to safeguard email accounts, SNS platforms and streaming services. Even tech-savvy users would be wise to engage professional IT consulting services to perform a complete system analysis. They can identify cyber vulnerabilities and provide state-of-the-art solutions to protect your systems. Whether you are the owner of an SMB or a home user, IT professionals can keep your network running smoothly and securely. A modest investment in professional IT assistance is a smart way to protect your data and free your time to concentrate on more important tasks.

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