PLEASE HELP ME! Why does Gmail account detects Microsoft Edge browser as Google Chrome browser, under signed in device/browser?

Anonymous
2023-03-24T04:28:09+00:00

Why does Gmail account detects Microsoft Edge browser as Google Chrome browser when I dont have google chrome installed, and I mean it does cuz my current session under google account security > your devices says > This device, mean its my computer. Can someone please confirm this error(?) because i've been paranoid since my account from different platform was hacked just recently, i need clarification, please help me!

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-24T06:07:28+00:00

    Also there would be a notification email if someone did logged in my account, and also they'd need at verification code sent via sms or email. But still Im concerned why does it reflects that im using Chrome instead or Edge browser.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-24T06:02:14+00:00

    But it does said its "This Device" means its my computer and its the current session im using to view this report.
    Could it be a error?
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  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-24T05:23:21+00:00

    Hello, I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

    Can I see a screenshot of what is telling you Edge is detected as Chrome? Here is how to take a screenshot then post it back here using the Attach Image button in the reply box: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/o...

    If you're concerned about being hacked, here is everything you need to know to detect, prevent and react to being hacked:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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