You can enable two-factor authentication on Google to provide an added layer of security if, for example, your password is compromised.

From emails, web history, endless search queries, to photos and personal information, your Google ecosystem and reliable smartphone hold a treasure trove of data you need to safeguard. Taking a few ...

Two-factor authentication is an essential security setting for any online accounts you have. It protects your accounts from falling into the wrong hands and prevents unauthorized access. But if you ...

A new recovery feature lets you choose trusted friends or family members to verify your identity if you're locked out of your Google account.

Ever since Google enabled two-step verification for Gmail and other tied authentication protocols in its ecosystem, SMS codes have been a mainstay. But according to security analyses, SMS codes are ...

There's no doubt Google is keen to track just about everything you do online and inside its apps, but it's also fair to say the company puts a comprehensive set of security and privacy tools at its ...

Passwords are a woefully insecure—and frustrating—authentication technology, but after decades of digital use, they’re ubiquitous. Recently, though, the global tech industry has been working to ...

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security. The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

(NEXSTAR) — Did you see concerning reports this weekend that the password to your Gmail account needed to be changed immediately over concerns of a data breach? Have no fear — Google said that isn’t ...