If you also use Google's Gmail, then there is big news for you. Google has recently launched a new two-factor authentication for all its Gmail users, which Google says is for the more than one lakh Gmail users who are the target of hackers.
333 billion emails are sent and received every day
According to the report, about 333 billion emails are sent and received every day on Google's Gmail account. Gmail's market share in America is 53% and there are 1.8 billion active users. Due to the large number of users, Gmail is often the target of hackers. By one mistake, your Gmail can be hacked and complete access can go into the hands of hackers, however, you can keep your Gmail account safe by following some security steps. Let us know...
The first way to keep Gmail secure
The first way to keep your Gmail secure is to use a strong password. Use words, numbers, and special characters for a strong password. Never use a mobile number and your name in the password. A strong password has 15-20 characters. Avoid using password managers.
Another way to keep Gmail secure
Use secondary authentication like two-step verification. The advantage of this will be that when someone logs in to your Gmail account, a message will come to your phone number for verification. Methods like the Authenticator app, text message, phone call, Google prompt, or security key (hardware) can be used for authentication.
The third way to keep Gmail secure
Keep checking the security of your Gmail account regularly. You can do a privacy checkup by going to Privacy and Security of your Gmail account.
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