Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

There are quite a few things that can be done to greatly improve the security of Google Drive, in general, using both built-in technologies provided by Google as well as practical steps. This is easily accessed under the settings found in Google Account > Security > Third party apps with account access.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

By consolidating all login-related information in one place, users can enjoy the convenience of streamlined access and heightened security through robust, built-in 2FA mechanisms. Password Security for the Whole Family: Families share everything, including passwords to online streaming services, game platforms and even shopping sites.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Understanding U2F U2F is Universal 2nd Factor and according to Wikipedia : is an open authentication standard that strengthens and simplifies two-factor authentication (2FA) using specialized Universal Serial Bus (USB) or near-field communication (NFC) devices based on similar security technology found in smart cards.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

The authenticator apps tie the rolling passcode to the smartphone or device it is initially added to, and there isn’t really a backup method that supports migrating the codes from one device to another easily, as that would create a security weakness in the method. Specifically, they’re a real pain when you change devices.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Different systems and accounts may offer different 2FA methods, ranging from text messages to emails to authenticator apps. This means you may have to juggle many different types of verification methods depending on what account you need to access. Know Your Backup Options Some services provide backup codes when you enable 2FA.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Account security is a big thing, like the poll worker has one set of credentials on a check in device where the district admin or a technician account, there's different accounts for different types of people that may need to be part of that whole process. There's new technologies coming out.

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