How to prevent Gmail from Hacker or Phisher?

Nowadays, its very common to hear about various incidents of Gmail hacking by Gmail phisher. Today, online privacy is maintained only if the user is aware of various hacks used to hack email accounts. So there is some information on the same topic of preventing Gmail from being hacked by hackers. I highly recommend you to read this information to prevent ur future damages.

What is a phishing?

Phishing is the best working method of hacking email account. The advantage of phishing in email account hacking is that victim is not able to recognise the fake page (phisher) as this phisher matches with the original page(depends on hacker skills).

So, There are few tips which you should follow to prevent hacking of your email account by hackers:

Fishing filter:
It is recommended a use of browser which has phishing filter. Internet browsers like Firefox 3.0, Internet Explorer 7, Opera 7x which contain phishing filter should be used for safe browsing.

Do not provide sensitive information:
Yes, this is the main thing you have to remember. Unless and until, you know the person or institute, do not give your sensitive information like userids , passwords, bank account numbers as a reply to any email. In fact, 90% emails demanding such information are meant for hacking..remember !

Suspicious Filters:
Check whether there are any suspicious filters that is not created by you. For checking your email filters, go to Settings->Filters. If you find any such suspicious filter that is not created by you, delete it urgently.

Great offers, ads, winners:
Generally, Gmail users are received by emails which contain great offers, ads or declaring that you are lucky winner and you should provide listed query information to receive your cash prize. Never click or provide any information for such claiming emails.

Forwarding and POP/IMAP:
To disable forwarding and POP/IMAP, go to Settings-> Forwarding and POP/IMAP and disable forwarding and POP/IMAP.

The most important:The most important precaution which one must follow is "do not click on the link" provided in the email without knowing to which page the link will take you.One more thing, always open link given in email by typing address of site in new tab/window.

Thus, if you will follow these guidelines, Your Gmail account will never be hacked by a phisher. Just remember the guidelines and prevent your Gmail account from being hacked by hackers.