With the news that around five million Google Account credentials have been leaked online by hackers, everyone should learn how to change your Gmail password. If criminals get access to your email, they can use it to crack just about any account you've ever opened, from your work to your banking.
Experts initially estimated that around 60 per cent of the compromised accounts judged to still be active (although Google has since claimed that only 2 per cent are) - but here's how to change your Gmail password, just in case.
Go to the Google Accounts security tab.
In the Password box, click Change password.
Use a different password for each of your important accounts, like your email and online banking accounts. Choosing the same password for each of your online accounts is like using the same key to lock your home, car and office – if a criminal gains access to one, they can break in to all. Alternatively, you can use the same password for low-priority accounts, and use strong, different passwords for your banking, email etc.
Learn more about creating strong passwords in our quick guide to getting a very strong password.