These days it's easier than you think for someone to steal your Google, Facebook password or any other internet account. For instance, if you use the same password on more than one site, then that password could be stolen from one site and used to break into your other accounts. If you download software from the Internet, then you could unknowingly download malicious software (malware) that can steal your password. Or even if you click on links from unknown email, then you could end up on a look-alike site that tricks you into revealing your password.
These common actions can lead to your account being hijacked. If you are not aware of your internet security, this could put you at risk of, getting locked out of your account, losing your contacts, photos and emails, exposing yourself and your friends to financial loss. You can prevent this from happening to your Google Account by turning on 2-step verification which is much like what you see on your backing website.
Google 2-step verification feature helps to improve Google account security, when you enable it signing in to your account will require 2 things, something you know which is your password and something you have that is your phone. With 2-step verification, you will get a short numeric code on your phone, which is known as ‘verification code’. You will then enter this in addition to your Google username and password when you sign in. If someone steals or guesses your password, that person can’t sign in to your account because they don’t have your phone. You can enable 2-step verification feature from your Google account security settings.
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