When you visit a website, your browser gives you several clues about the connection between your device and the site. One of the most visible clues is the security icon next to the website address. In Google Chrome, this icon can indicate whether the browser has established a secure connection, whether the connection is not … Read more
A suspicious email does not always look suspicious at first glance. Modern phishing messages can copy the branding, writing style, and layout of legitimate companies, making it difficult to tell whether a message is genuine or designed to steal your information. Phishing emails are commonly used to trick people into revealing passwords, financial information, verification … Read more
Your Google Account may be signed in on several phones, tablets, computers, browsers, and other devices. Over time, it is easy to forget about an old phone you no longer use or a computer where you signed in temporarily. Google provides a dedicated section where you can review devices and sessions that have recently accessed … Read more
Your Google Account can contain access to email, photos, documents, contacts, saved passwords, and other personal information. Because one account can connect to many Google services, protecting it is more important than simply choosing a strong password. One of the most useful security features available for a Google Account is 2-Step Verification, also called two-factor … Read more
A strong password is one of the simplest ways to improve the security of an online account, but creating different passwords for every website can seem difficult. Many people solve this problem by using the same password repeatedly or by choosing something easy to remember, such as a name, birthday, phone number, or a simple … Read more