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Google makes it easier to use security keys on iOS devices
Google is making it easier to use security keys and its Advanced Protection Program to secure Google Accounts on iOS devices.
Google's advanced hacking protection comes to Nest devices
Google's Advanced Protection Program now works with your Nest devices, not just PCs and phones.
Google’s Advanced Protection Program will block third-party Android apps
Google's latest changes to its Advanced Protection Program could create a headache for Android users who were downloading apps outside of the Play Store. Aside from a few exceptions, program participants will no longer be able to install third-party apps, TechCrunch reports.
Google makes it easier to sign up for advanced hacking protection
It's now clearer why Google made it possible to use an iPhone as a security key -- the company is simplifying sign-ups for its Advanced Protection Program. As of today, anyone with a reasonably modern Android phone (running 7.0 Nougat or later) or iPhone (iOS 10 or later) can enroll in Advanced Protection using just their handset as the security key. You can get airtight security for your Google account without having to carry around a dedicated key fob just to sign in. iOS users will need to download Google's Smart Lock app, but that's the only major hassle.
Chrome protects high-profile hacking targets against risky downloads
Google's Advanced Protection Program now protects high-risk hacking targets even while they're casually surfing the web. Users who turn on account syncing in Chrome now have elevated protection against risky downloads. The browser will provide extra warnings for some files, and even block some downloads altogether. An attacker will be that less likely to trick (or force) you to download malware that compromises your computer.
Google stats show how much a recovery number prevents phishing
In case you haven't already set up a recovery phone number for your Google account, and enabled extra security features like multifactor authentication, the search giant is using hard data to explain why you should. Interestingly, studies (1)(2) researchers presented this week at The Web Conference found that simply adding a recovery phone number to an account blocked 100 percent of automated attacks, 99 percent of bulk phishing attacks and 66 percent of targeted attacks during the period they investigated. That's why you should take advantage of a tool like the Security Checkup now, while your account is still secure, and get at least that level of protection enabled.
