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how do I encrypt my email when I log on just like my password and why can't i use something as instead of my email as I do with other sites

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My account is being hacked . I have changed my password but it is still being hacked. I would prefer to use different log-on as I do with other sites. I have never been hacked before until I updated your latest browser.

My account is being hacked . I have changed my password but it is still being hacked. I would prefer to use different log-on as I do with other sites. I have never been hacked before until I updated your latest browser.

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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 28.0.0.137

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

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Create a new email account. Once in place, close the old one after informing all you write to of the change.

In the case of websites, open your profile at the site and edit your data.

Note: Do Not use the same password.

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I have never been hacked before until I updated your latest browser.

You did update Firefox via "Help -> About Firefox" and not via a pop-up on a web page?

If you get a pop-up message asking to update Firefox or plugins or scanning for malware then such a message is likely a scam and you should NEVER respond to such an alert to avoid getting infected with malware.

  • only update Firefox via "Help -> About" or by downloading and installing Firefox from the Mozilla server and never via a pop-up or link on a web page.
  • plugins should only be updated via the plugin itself or by visiting the home page of the plugin.

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