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Take a Security Checkup on Safer Internet Day
February 10, 2015
Online security is on everyone’s mind these days. According to a recent
Gallup poll
, more people are worried about their online accounts being hacked than having their home broken into.
Security has always been a top priority for Google. Our
Safe Browsing
technology identifies unsafe websites and warns people before they visit them, protecting more than one billion Chrome, Firefox, and Safari users everyday.
2-Step Verification
adds an extra layer of security, beyond your password, to your Google account; it’s like a second padlock on your account’s door. And our research teams regularly release new findings about nefarious online activity, like
Gmail account hijacking attempts
, so people can stay informed.
We have many protections in place to keep people, and their information, secure, but there's also a lot that you can do to protect yourself. Today, on
Safer Internet Day
, take a quick
Security Checkup
, an easy way to review and manage your Google Account’s security settings.
Here are some of the important items you can review during your Security Checkup:
Recovery information
: Adding a phone number can help us get in touch if you’re locked out of your account. We’ll only use your phone number to
protect your account
, unless you say otherwise.
Recent activity
: This is a quick overview of your recent sign-ins to Google. If you see any activity from a location or device you don’t recognize, change your password immediately.
Account permissions
: These are the apps, websites and devices connected to your Google account. Take a look and make sure you trust—and actually use—all of them. You might want to remove an old phone, or that dusty app you never use.
It takes just a few minutes to make sure your information is accurate and up to date. And as an extra thank you, we’ll
add 2GB to your Drive storage plan
if you complete the Security Checkup by February 17. Visit your
Account Settings
and take your Security Checkup today.
Posted by Andreas Tuerk, Product Manager
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