How to protect your Google Account from being hacked? (7 essential settings to turn on now)
How to prevent your Google Account from being hacked? (7 essential settings to enable now)
Introduction (How to use it):
In today’s digital age, our Google account isn’t just an email address, it’s the key to our entire digital life. Access to our photos, contacts, documents, and even our phones is just as important.
Body Points (convert these points into paragraphs – at least 100-150 words per point):
- Turn on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): (Explain what this is – a code sent to your mobile phone after your password. It’s important to mention this.)
- Strong and Unique Password: (Don’t just use a name or 12345. Use symbols and numbers. Explain the disadvantages of using the same password everywhere.)
- Add recovery email and phone number: (How does this help if you forget your password, and why is it important to keep it updated?)
- Check “Recent Security Activity”: (Go to the Google dashboard to see where you’ve logged in. What to do if you see an unknown device.)
- Review Access to Third-Party Apps: (We often give apps access by “Sign in with Google.” Remove access for apps that you don’t use.)
- Beware of Phishing Emails: (Fake emails that look like Google emails but steal passwords. How to spot them.)
- Precautions on Public Wi-Fi/Computer: (Don’t forget to log out after logging in to a cyber cafe or free Wi-Fi, and use Incognito mode.)
Conclusion (How to use it):
Protecting your Google Account isn’t a one-time task, it’s a habit. Checking the settings above will hardly take 10 minutes, but it can save you a lot of trouble in the future.