For many people, keeping one strong password for multiple websites isn't that unusual. But these days, it's actually considered bad practice, one that Google intends to change. To do so, the company wants to enforce 2-step-verification (2SV) for improved security.
According to Google's announcement, the company will automatically 'enrol' users to use 2SV if their accounts have been properly configured. In case you are unaware, the way 2SV works is that you need two credentials to log in to your Google account. The first is your regular password, while the second is a verification code that's sent to your phone. It's similar to the codes you get via SMS when doing bank transactions online.
If you haven't enabled it, you can do so here. Enabling it is simple enough - just click on the "Get Started" button and the system will walk you through the whole process. You can set the verification code to be sent via SMS or phone call. Google also talked about Android security keys and the Google Smart Lock app for iOS, which function the same way but use a slightly different process.
By the way, Google also has a Password Manager to track all your passwords. You might want to use that to check for weak passwords and change them if needed. With that said, what other security measures do you have in place to protect your online accounts? Share them in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.
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