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Sign in with Google or Facebook? Enable two-factor authentication immediately

Using your Google or Facebook account to sign in to websites and apps is incredibly convenient. Instead of creating a new username and password every time, you can simply click “Continue with Google” or “Continue with Facebook” and get instant access. But there’s a catch. When you use a Google or Facebook account as your […]

Let Google create unique passwords for you: One of the easiest ways to improve your online security

Creating strong, unique passwords for every account can feel impossible. Most people have dozens—if not hundreds—of online accounts, making it tempting to reuse the same password repeatedly. Unfortunately, password reuse is one of the biggest cybersecurity risks consumers face today. That’s where Google Password Manager can help. Built directly into Chrome and your Google Account, […]

Change your passwords after a data breach notification: What to do immediately to protect your accounts

Receiving a data breach notification can be alarming, but ignoring it can be even more dangerous. When a company notifies you that your information may have been exposed, there’s a good chance cybercriminals have access to at least some of your account data. One of the most important steps you can take is changing your […]

Google says your password was compromised? Change it immediately to protect your accounts

If Google warns that one of your saved passwords has been compromised, don’t ignore it. That alert could mean cybercriminals already have access to your login credentials from a known data breach. The good news is that Google Password Manager and Chrome actively monitor for exposed passwords and notify users when action is needed. The […]

How to avoid uploading work files to the wrong Google account on your personal laptop

Working from a personal laptop can be convenient, but it also creates one very real security risk: accidentally mixing work and personal accounts. If you use Google Drive, Gmail, Docs, or Sheets for both personal and work tasks, one wrong click can send a sensitive work file to the wrong Drive, a shared personal folder, […]

How to review and manage app permissions on your Android phone

Your Android phone knows where you go, who you talk to, what you search for, and what you look at. Every app you install can potentially tap into that data—which is exactly why reviewing your app permissions on a regular basis is one of the most important things you can do to protect your privacy […]