>Here are a few basic steps you can follow to protect your email account from getting hacked:

1. Use a strong, unique password for your email account and change it regularly.
2. Make sure your security questions are up to date and do not have obvious answers.
3. Subscribe to two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security.
4. Set up a phishing filter in all your email accounts.
5. Avoid sharing personal information in emails.
6. Don’t click on links or download attachments from unknown senders.
7. Be aware of email spoofing and never open suspicious email.
8. Be cautious of phishing scams.
9. Update your antivirus regularly.