Google has announced that at the end of 2021 he plans to automatically register 150 million users into two-step verification (2SV), security measures also known as authentication of two factors (2fa).
“Over the years, Google has been at the forefront of innovation in two-step verification (2SV), one of the most reliable ways to prevent unauthorized access to accounts and networks. The strongest 2SV when combining both” something you know “( Like a password) and “something you have” (like a cellphone or security lock), “Tech Titan announced on a blog that marked the month of Cybersecurity awareness.
To make 2SV as fast as possible, Google allows multiple user devices as a security key. It launched a feature for Android devices in 2019 before making it also available for iOS users with the update of the Google Smart Lock application in 2020.
In addition, starting from November 1, two million YouTube makers need to have 2SV turned on to access the studio, the steps announced on the Teamyoutube Twitter account recently. Let’s remember that the YouTube account is often hijacked by cybercriminal which uses it to peddle all types of fraud, including fake cryptocurrency gifts.
Automatic registration is limited to accounts that have the right backup mechanism activated. Users can check this by using a Google Security Tool.
In addition, the company also announced that it has worked with various organizations to supply more than 10,000 high-risk users with free security tokens. Google also highlights other offers, such as password managers and security check tools, which are also intended to make users safe from phishing fraud and other attacks that try to steal their login information.
