Google has announced the expansion of its two-step verification (2SV) process auto enrolments for log-ins to enhance account security of its users and ensure safer Internet when online.<\/p>\n
This is in commemoration of the World\u2019s Safer Internet Day to keep internet users safe online.
\nFebruary 8 is marked across the world as Safer Internet day. It is a day to promote a more responsible use of online technology.
\nDawn Dimowo, Government Affairs, Public Policy Manager, Google Nigeria, said in a statement that the two-step verification initiative saw a 50 per cent drop in account breach.<\/p>\n
Dimowo said the breaches dropped for 150 million Gmail and two million YouTube creator accounts.<\/p>\n
She said that the 2SV introduces use of mobile phones to confirm a user\u2019s identity every time one accesses their Google Account from a different device.<\/p>\n
According to her, aligning with this year\u2019s global Safer Internet Day theme, \u201cTogether for a better Internet\u201d, Google is actively working on new technologies.<\/p>\n
Dimowo said that the technologies would provide a secure, seamless sign-in experience and eliminate reliance on passwords that have turned out to be a major cause for data breaches and phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
\u201cUsers often find passwords hard to remember and have to update them regularly.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t just plug security holes; we work to eliminate entire classes of threats for people who depend on our services.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday alone, billions of people around the world will use our products to help with things big and small from conducting e-payment transactions or teaching an online class full of students.<\/p>\n
\u2018It is our responsibility to keep users\u2019 personal information safe and secure,\u201d Dimowo said.
\nAccording to her, Google provides tools such as Security Check-up, which provides users with practical tips on how to increase the security of their Google Account.<\/p>\n
She said that in 2021, Google accelerated its effort to eliminate password threats by starting to auto-enrol users in 2SV, providing people with an additional layer of security when cyber criminals attempt to hack into their accounts.<\/p>\n
Dimowo said that through the initiative, more than 1.5 billion security checks were done.
\nAccording to her, this decrease speaks volumes to how having a second form of verification can be effective in protecting your data and personal information.<\/p>\n
She said that Google was proud of these initial results, and happy with the response received from users and the community.<\/p>\n
The manager said that Google was excited about other ongoing behind the scenes work intended to make users even safer.<\/p>\n
She said that to improve online security, Google recommends running frequent Security Check Ups to ensure that accounts were prepared for recovery by adding a phone number and a backup email.<\/p>\n
According to her, it secures accounts and prevents bad actors from gaining access, additionally, Google recommends using Google Password Manager.<\/p>\n
She said that it was built directly into Chrome, Android, and the Google App to create safe passwords for all online accounts, including shopping, banking, and e-learning sites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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