Google will automatically enable two-step verification (2SV) for Gmail users and account holders. The security feature is widely regarded as a way of protecting users from phishing and hackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yesterday, Google asked its two billion Gmail users to opt for its two-step review, but will require all users to do so in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This second factor means that someone with your username and password will not be able to log into your account unless they have physical access to your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Users who have registered with 2SV will receive a code via SMS, voice call or the Google app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another option is a security key like Google’s Titanium key, which was first introduced by Google to Android phones and delivered the same security feature to iOS users last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Google’s other keyword assistant is the password manager built into Chrome. Apple has the same feature in its Safari browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chrome also has an experimental feature called Password Import, so users can import passwords from a CSV file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multi-factor authentication has been very successful in securing user accounts. According to Microsoft, 99.9% of the compromised accounts that are tracked every month have not enabled multi-factor authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n