What to do when emails are hacked

Earlier this week my niece emily’s email account had been hacked and as a result many in her contact list was sent an email with a link in it.  The first thing I did was email her and text ehr to see if she was aware and she was.  I suggested she had to change her password.  After I thought about it I wasn’t sure what else had to be done until I saw this this morning.  I then discovered it has more in depth steps.  Something that makes me anxious.  I want something like the above link to be quick and easy and usually its not so easy and quick.  Of course I will save them to the hard drive when time permits.

Doing a Security VIrus scan

This morning while visiting a site I frequent I got a block message from Norton saying this had a virus and so I followed the instructions.  At least I hope it stopped it so I have a full scan going on.

Things running pretty well

Had a Norton Security newsletter pop up last night.

Gmail is revamping their mail server.  You can read about it here.  Noticed it sometime over the weekend.  To be honest doesn't look any different then before.

connectivity

been getting messages that the connection was off.  I asked Don about it he thinks its the weather and the network.  It seems fine right now...

I was going to do the integrity check but I am tired..

More updates.

Did a quick Symantac product update and continuing to do the windows update.  There seemed to be six updates when I turned off the computer last night.  Will check the history at later time.

trying to update Norton

I tried it once but it didn't work.  I did email Don to see if I had could do the microsoft updates first or the Norton.  He said to do the Norton first.  Tell them my original hard drive crashed had another one put in but need the product key.  The online help gave me some info and shared a page.  I just couldn't get it.  Don said before i did if I get anxious or what ever it can be done again.  So I am giving it the night first.

Have it set up to try again...too tired to work on it..and not concentrating.  I will do it first thing tomorrow.