Google has announced that two-factor authentication (2FA) will soon be enabled by default on some user accounts. This new addition is intended to protect users from various online security threats, no matter how strong or complex their passwords are. So, if you see 2FA enabled on any of your Google accounts, it doesn't necessarily mean that your password is weak.
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“We will soon start automatically enrolling users in 2SV if their accounts are configured appropriately,” Mark Risher, Director of Product Management, Identity and User Security at Google, said in a post. The post adds that you can check the status of your account on Google’s Security Checkup.
Google explained in the blog that 2FA is one of the best ways users can protect their accounts and save them from password breaches. So, even if you have a very strong password, it's a good idea to keep 2FA enabled wherever possible.
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A second form of verification, usually confirmed via SMS or in-app, gives any user the ability to confirm that they are the person trying to log in. Also, if you are using 2FA, it is a good idea to use an authenticator app as a second level of verification instead of SMS, as messages can be intercepted.
Additionally, you can also use a password manager. A password manager can help you create unique and strong passwords for all your accounts and can remember them as well.
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You can also use an actual physical key that Google sells in its store called Titan. The company has also added an option to Android smartphones that allows them to act as security keys, and has also introduced this feature to iPhones. Searches for “how strong is my password” increased by 300% in 2020, according to Google, and this highlights the growing importance of online security for users, especially at a time when almost all of us are working from home and online.
Information source: tech.hindustantimes.com
