Google offers a measure of protection to its users, but that is not still enough. You can take a horse to the river, but the choice of drinking water is solely dependent on the horse. The fact that Google secures Gmail users doesn’t mean that you need to let your guard down. Most cyberattacks or scamming activities happening today aim at fooling the user and not the system. So, what steps can you take to ensure your Gmail account is safe?
4 Steps To Help Secure Your Gmail Account
Gmail has over 1.5 billion working accounts all over the world, and you are in the number. There is an unprecedented amount of cyberattacks happening daily. Making a move today to secure your Gmail account might just be what you need to keep your personal information safe. Here are 4 steps to help you secure your Gmail account.
- Use Strong Passwords That Are Unique To You: You certainly have heard this a lot, and that is because it cannot be overemphasized. Think of your password and how difficult or easy it is to figure out. You may be tempted to pick an easy password, one that will be easy to remember. But that is not advisable! Try picking a password unique to you, a phrase or combination only you know. This will make it difficult for hackers to gain access to your Gmail account.
- Turn On Two-Step Verification And Add Recovery Option: With two-step verification even if someone uses your password to log into your Gmail from a different device, you get notified to permit or block such access. To set up two-step verification for your Gmail account, tap on this link. Once set up, you’ll be able to recover your account with the phone number or email you set as your recovery option.
- Constantly Update Your Gmail App: App updates do not only bring a new UI but they also fix bugs and security loopholes found in the app. If you constantly update your Gmail app as soon as a new version comes out, you will get new security features.
- Be Mindful Of Emails You Attend To On Your Gmail Account: Not all emails deserve to be attended to, try to be watchful. Before replying to an email or clicking on a link in an email (especially from a sender you don’t know). Do a quick background check on the sender. Check his email account name. Skim through the body of the email. Doing this will help you to figure out if the said email is a bait.
Run a quick security check on your account by ensuring the 4 steps mentioned above are all in order. If you notice things that need adjustments, be quick to make the necessary changes and secure your Gmail account.
