Things you must do to protect your account and stay secured online

byShabrainer

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Updated 4 years ago

Your key to Stronger security, We know that making sure your account is secured and you're safe online can feel difficult. these eight simple steps outline a few things you can do to help keep your online accounts protected.

1. USE UNIQUE AND STRONG PASSWORDS

Using the same password across multiple accounts like your Google account,social media profile,retail website,or other services, increases your security risk. If someone gains access to your password on one account, it means they might be able to gain access to other account .it's important to make sure your passwords are unique to each other account that you use, and that they are at least eight characters long-the longer your password, the stronger it is.

2.KEEP YOUR SOFTWARE UP-TO-DATE

To protect yourself from security vulnerabilities,always use up-to-date software across your web browser,desktop and mobile operating systems, plugins,and document editors. When you receive notifications to update your software, do so as soon as possible. some services,including the chrome browser, will automatically keep themselves up to date.

3. PROTECT YOUR MOBILE DEVICES

Your first defense in keeping your mobile devices protected is locking your screen with a passcode or fingerprint lock. and also be conscious of who you give your phone to like friends and strangers.

4.LEARN HOW TO AVOID PHISHING ATTEMPTS

phishing is a common technique account hackers use to trick people into granting access to their accounts or sensitive information, like passwords or financial information.

It's important to stay vigilant and be wary of requests for personal information. Even if a massage come s from an organization you trust, don't reply to or click on links that ask to share your personal details.

It's better to go directly to their website or app to log into your account-requesting that you send passwords financial information over email.

Some sophisticated phishing attacks can occur through infected documents and PDF attachment,use chrome or chrome or Google drive to open it and reduce the risk of infecting your device.

5. PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH 2-STEP VERIFICATION

2-step verification means that logging into your account requires a second step in addition to your username and password. With 2-step verification enabled,a hacker can't access your account with only username and password

This secondary factor can take several forums, depending on your service provider. the most secure factor you can use is a physical security key, since it stands up to advanced phishing attacks. Other secondary factors could also be a prompt you accept on a trusted device or a six-digit code, like the ones generated by the Google authenticator app.

6. EXTRA PROTECTION, FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST

The advanced protection program is Google's strongest security for the personal Google accounts of those most at risk of targeted attacks-like journalists,activists,bussiness leaders, and political campaign teams. By enrolling, you'll benefit from added protection from targeted online attacks

• The strongest defense against phishing

• limit data access to trusted apps

• block fraudulent account access.

7. SETTING UP YOUR SECURITY KEY

A security Kay is a physical device that inserts into the USB port of your computer or connects to your mobile device using Bluetooth or NFC(field communication). Security keys are the most secure from of 2-step verification.

You can use the security key on the inside cover of this booklet to protect your Google account. The same key can also be used with a number of other online services including some financial institutions or social media accounts. It only takes a few minutes to set up a security key on your Google account and other online services like Social media.

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO SET UP A SECURITY KEY ON YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT.

1. Go to Security.google.com on your desktop and click "2-step verification".

2. Select "get started"and follow the step-by-step instructions.

3. Once you're finished, you'll be taken to the 2-step verification settings page.

4. Click on the "add security key"link and follow the simple prompts on your screen.

5. Give yourself a high five.

After setting it up, you will be ask to use your security key when you have to sign in to your Google account - make sure to keep it safe.

8. TAKE THE GOOGLE SECURITY CHECK UP

A simple way to protect your Google account is to take the security checkup. The security checkup analyzes your Google account security status and provides you with personalized and actionable guidance to address any issues it finds(for Google account only).

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