Google has dished out a new two-factor sign-in feature which is bound to make a hacker’s life difficult. The new system allows you to use a two step verification before it lets you log on to your Google account. You have to first, type in your correct password and then insert a security code which is sent yo you via your mobile phone.
To enable this new feature, go to your account management page and turn on the 2-step verification mode. It will take a few days before this feature is available to all users but once it is rolled out, each and everyone of us should go for it in my opinion.
After you have successfully enrolled for the 2-step verification and have setup a backup phone in case you manage to lose your phone, the rest of the process s simple. You just have to enter your password every time you login and then Google will give you a call, send an SMS or let you generate the security code yourself using an iPhone, Android or Blackberry app. All depends on how you customize the settings.
This is certainly a great move because once implemented, it will give its users advanced levels of security and will make sure that the person signing is the actual owner of that particular account.
Well this is a nice addition by Google and Gmail will improve in security through this step
This will make the things a little bit difficult for hackers
“each and everyone of us should go for it in my opinion.”
Not just each, but every too. So why give Google my phone number?
No, thank you.