Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here's how to tell

Make sure you recognize the devices with active access to your email, photos, and other files.

- BY ALAINA YEE

If you live in a more populated area, you likely check your doors before bed to make sure they're locked. The same idea is worthwhile for applying to your vital online accounts, too—verifying that they're secure.

In that vein, a periodic review of devices logged into your Google account is a good idea. If someone’s stolen your password, you should be aware of that unauthorized access to all your email, photos, videos, and other files. A hacker isn’t the only person to be worried about, either. A romantic partner, roommate, family member, or friend could decide to spy on you, too. You should be sure that only the right people have access.

To see which devices are logged into your Google account, you can use either on a PC or your phone. If you spot any intruders, remove them—and then also change your password to prevent future unauthorized logins.