Google urges Gmail users to recover accounts within 7 days

Google warns Gmail users to act within 7 days to recover hacked accounts. Many users report being locked out after hackers change their credentials. The FBI also advises enabling two-factor authentication to protect against ransomware threats. To recover a hacked account, users should ensure they have a recovery phone number and email linked to their Google account. Google allows a 7-day grace period after changing recovery information to regain access. Google has published online resources with step-by-step instructions for account recovery. Users are encouraged to act quickly to prevent permanent loss of access.