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Facebook has deleted 10 million accounts in the first half of 2025 as part of its efforts to remove impersonation and spam, with some users claiming wrongful deletions. The platform uses AI to identify violations, but there are concerns about errors and scams targeting users seeking account recovery. Facebook encourages appeals within 180 days and warns against scam attempts impersonating support services.
Samsung is notifying users that accounts inactive for two years will be deleted after July 31st, risking data loss and access to connected services. Users can prevent deletion by logging in or using their account at least once every two years, with some exceptions. Those not planning to return can let Samsung delete their accounts, but should consider potential data loss.
Samsung will delete accounts inactive for 24 months starting July 31, 2025, to protect user data. Users are advised to log in before then to retain their accounts, as deletion is irreversible and accounts cannot be restored once deleted.
Google is warning users that inactive Gmail accounts, defined as those not accessed for at least two years, are at risk of deletion starting in 2025. This policy aims to enhance security, as inactive accounts are more vulnerable to breaches. To prevent deletion, users should log into their accounts regularly, ideally every six months. If account details are forgotten, Google's recovery process can help regain access.
Google has started deleting inactive Gmail accounts that have not been used or signed into for at least two years. This move aims to protect users from security threats as forgotten accounts often rely on old or compromised passwords. Emails, Google Drive, Google Docs, calendar entries, and photos will be erased from these dormant accounts. To preserve an account, users need to sign in once every two years or perform certain actions like reading/sending an email, using Google Drive, watching a YouTube video, downloading an app on the Google Play store, or using Google Search. The policy only applies to personal accounts and not to organizations or accounts with YouTube videos.
Google will begin deleting inactive Gmail and Google Drive accounts on December 1st in order to free up server space. Users will be notified multiple times before their accounts are deactivated, and there are ways to keep accounts active, such as using Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, Google Play Store, Google Search, or signing in to third-party apps or services with Google.
Google will begin deleting inactive accounts that haven't been used in at least two years starting in December. The company implemented this policy to address security concerns, as inactive accounts are more likely to be compromised. To prevent account deletion, users should sign in at least once every two years or engage in account activity such as sending emails, using Google search, or watching YouTube videos while signed in. Google accounts created for organizations, accounts managing active minor accounts, and accounts with ongoing subscriptions or gift card balances are exempt from this policy. Users can use tools like Google Takeout and Inactive Account Manager to manage and backup their data.
Google will begin deleting "inactive" accounts that haven't been used in at least two years starting in December. The company implemented this policy to address security concerns, as inactive accounts are more likely to be compromised. To prevent account deletion, users should sign in at least once every two years or engage in activities such as sending emails, using Google search, or watching YouTube videos while signed into their Google account. Exceptions to this policy include accounts for organizations, accounts managing active minor accounts, and accounts with ongoing subscriptions or gift card balances. Users can also use tools like Google Takeout and Inactive Account Manager to manage and backup their data.
Google will begin deleting inactive accounts that have not been used for at least two years, starting in December. The company implemented this policy to address security concerns, as inactive accounts are more likely to be compromised and used for malicious purposes. To prevent deletion, users should sign in to their accounts at least once every two years or engage in activities such as sending emails, using Google search, or watching YouTube videos while signed in. Google accounts created for organizations, accounts managing active minor accounts, and accounts with ongoing subscriptions or gift card balances will not be affected. Users can also utilize tools like Google Takeout and Inactive Account Manager to manage and backup their data.
Google will begin deleting inactive accounts as early as Friday, as part of its update to inactive account policies. Inactive accounts are more likely to be compromised due to outdated passwords and lack of security measures. An account is considered inactive if it hasn't been accessed across Google's products in two years. Google will be taking a phased approach, starting with accounts that were created and never used again. Personal accounts will be deleted, while accounts linked to organizations will be unaffected. Users are advised to log in to their accounts to prevent deletion.
Google is set to delete inactive accounts that have been unused for at least two years, starting this week. The move aims to enhance security as older accounts are more susceptible to security risks due to outdated security measures and recycled passwords. Google has been sending warnings to affected users since August, and the first accounts to be deleted are those that were created but never revisited. Exceptions include accounts with YouTube channels, remaining gift card balances, and active published apps. Deleting old accounts helps reduce the attack surface for cybercriminals and removes potentially leaked data. To prevent deletion, users simply need to log in to their Google account or any Google service at least once every two years.
Google will begin deleting inactive accounts and their contents, including photos, emails, and documents, starting from December 1. The purge aims to protect users from security threats. Inactive accounts are more likely to be compromised due to old or reused passwords and lack of security measures. Users will receive multiple notifications before their accounts are deleted. To keep an account active, users should engage with Google services such as Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube. Those who want to save their data can use Google Takeout to download or back up their information.
Google will begin enforcing its updated inactive account policy on December 1st, which will result in the deletion of accounts that have been inactive for two years. This policy applies to personal Google Accounts and includes content within Google Workspace. The deletion process will start with accounts that were created but never used. To keep your account active, simply sign in at least once every two years and engage in various activities such as reading or sending emails, using Google Drive, watching YouTube videos, or using Google Search. Additionally, signing in to Google Photos every two years is necessary to prevent the deletion of your photos and other content.
Google will begin deleting inactive accounts, defined as accounts that haven't been used in at least two years, starting from December 1. This includes accounts associated with Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, Calendar, Photos, and YouTube. To prevent deletion, users must sign in to their Google account before the deadline. Google will send multiple notifications to inactive account holders prior to deletion. However, accounts created through work, school, or other organizations are exempt from this policy. Users who want to retain specific content from inactive accounts should sign in to the respective service. Google is deleting inactive accounts as a security measure to protect against spam, phishing scams, and account hijacking.
Google will begin deleting inactive Gmail and Photos accounts starting on December 1st. This move, announced in May, aims to enhance security by removing accounts that haven't been active for two years. The deletion process will include wiping all associated content, such as Drive, Google Photos, and Docs files. Google's VP of product management explained that inactive accounts are more likely to be compromised due to outdated passwords and lack of two-factor authentication. The phased approach will start with accounts that were created but never used, and warnings will be sent out beforehand. Users can keep their accounts active by signing in or engaging in activity on Google services.