Cyber security doesn’t only threaten the computer you work on, cell phones are just as vulnerable, yet many people don’t take potential security risks as seriously. With less than 10% of active Google users not implementing the two-step verification (2SV) to secure their services, all the devices you use are at a potential risk.
So, is the extra step in Google two-step verification worth it? Absolutely! Learn more about 2SV in today’s post from Ramdyne Technology.
Security Vulnerabilities & Consequences
Does your Google account really contain information that hackers are interested in? Gaining access to a personal Google account is a huge security breach, even if you’re just sending emails. When an account is compromised, hackers can export lists of friends, family, and coworkers and send them phishing links to try and hack their accounts as well.
Additionally, they can search email history to find financial-related emails and potentially begin to hijack your financial accounts — a seemingly small hack, can turn disastrous very quickly.
How Google 2-Step Verification Works
Taking the extra minute or two to activate 2SV, it will prove to be very valuable, while beefing up your security online. 2SV works by having you enter your password whenever you sign into Google. A code will then be sent to your phone and you will need to enter it in order to gain access to the account.
The beauty of this protection is that once you sign in with 2SV, you don’t have to continually do it on that device, yet you’re still covered. When anyone else tries to sign in to your account from another computer, the 2-step verification is required.
Is Google 2-Step Verification That Simple?
It’s a simple step that adds an extra layer of security. We know that most people only have one layer — their password — to ward off security threats. With 2SV, if a hacker gets through this first layer, they’ll still need a code to get into your account.
Google 2-Step Verification By Default
If you don’t have 2SV now, it’s going to be by default very soon as Google is getting its users to be more proactive about their security.
This is your friendly reminder to activate 2SV to ward off potential threats and keep your valuable information private!
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