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Thunderbird suddenly asks for emial account authentication.

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malcolmsverrall
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Thunderbird is configured to access my several email accounts.

Returning to my PC after several hours away not using it, I see a pop-up requiring me to sign in to one of those accounts. The account is a gmail account which I use about once a week. Is this suspicious? Should I be concerned?

[I have searched the but have only been able to find inquiries about 'master password' or 'password every time used']

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Thunderbird is configured to access my several email accounts. Returning to my PC after several hours away not using it, I see a pop-up requiring me to sign in to one of those accounts. The account is a gmail account which I use about once a week. Is this suspicious? Should I be concerned? [I have searched the but have only been able to find inquiries about 'master password' or 'password every time used'] Thank you.

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Matt
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I would be more inclined to assume your antivirus program has lost the plot and is blocking login attempts. Try rebooting your computer.