From PC Mag: If you have an old Gmail account you haven’t logged into in a while, you might want to give it a quick visit this week.
Earlier this year, Google announced plans to delete abandoned Gmail accounts on Dec. 1, and that deadline is quickly approaching.
Google is getting rid of unused accounts because they’re particularly susceptible to hacks. Hackers will often gain control of an old email address and then use it to send scam emails. Abandoned accounts are also less likely to have things like two-factor authentication enabled.
Starting on Dec. 1, the company will start deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. Accounts will be removed via a phased approach, so the first ones to go will be accounts that were created and then never used again.
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