Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

By consolidating all login-related information in one place, users can enjoy the convenience of streamlined access and heightened security through robust, built-in 2FA mechanisms. Password Security for the Whole Family: Families share everything, including passwords to online streaming services, game platforms and even shopping sites.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level. Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. Everyone is talking about 2FA and MFA these days as the best way to stop hackers and cybercriminals.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

There are quite a few things that can be done to greatly improve the security of Google Drive, in general, using both built-in technologies provided by Google as well as practical steps. This is easily accessed under the settings found in Google Account > Security > Third party apps with account access.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The Hierarchy of Auth I want to go through 5 separate levels of auth using common approaches, explain briefly how they work and then some common threats they're at risk of. It's most damaging when account recovery can be facilitated via SMS alone (i.e. Let's talk about what makes for good authentication practices.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When I look at nuclear submarines and the software that runs them, it has to be zero defect, because lives are at risk. Things like newer technologies like botching as well as biometrics. Not that biometrics is newer, but it's still really not broadly used in the security field because of any concerns that people do have.

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Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When I look at nuclear submarines and the software that runs them, it has to be zero defect, because lives are at risk. Things like newer technologies like botching as well as biometrics. Not that biometrics is newer, but it's still really not broadly used in the security field because of any concerns that people do have.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52