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Google changes how you set up 2-Step Verification on your account

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:58:01 +0000

Google announced that users can now add second step methods such as Google Authenticator or a security key before enabling 2-Step Verification (2SV) on their Google Account with a phone number. Read more...

Enabling 2-step verification led to a 50% decrease in Google accounts being compromised

Usama Jawad — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:00:01 +0000

To encourage the use of 2-step verification (2SV), Google has stated that there was a 50% decrease in accounts with 2SV enabled being compromised compared to those who don't have it configured. Read more...

Google wants you to imagine a future without passwords

Usama Jawad — Thu, 06 May 2021 16:08:01 +0000

On World Password Day, Google wants you to imagine a future without passwords, but offers no hints as to how it will accomplish this. Certain users will also be enrolled into 2SV soon. Read more...

Google takes the pain out of two-step verification with new push notifications

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:30:01 +0000

Google is bringing a new feature to Android and iOS users that makes two-step authentication much more convenient to use for Google accounts. Users will now be able to login via push notification. Read more...