Google is committed to constantly making the Internet a better and safer place for everyone.
Whether it's Google Play Protect, which automatically checks apps to keep our data and devices safe, or tutorials that detect malicious content on YouTube, or My Account privacy tools that allow users to manage their data, Google wants users to feel safe as they browse its services.
However, user protection is not limited to productτα, για αυτόν τον λόγο η Google συνεργάζεται στενά με το σύνολο της αγοράς για να μοιραστεί τεχνολογίες όπως η Ασφαλής tour, which protects more than half of the world's population from dangerous websites. In addition, it maintains partnerships to establish established trustworthiness standards on behalf of publishers for use in articles that help users assess the trustworthiness of the information they read.
To celebrate Safer Internet Day - an opportunity to discuss Internet security - Google recalls the new tools it has unveiled in recent months, providing additional Internet protection and is committed to continuing to improve those tools that help secure user data.
Personalized solutions for the user - the new Security Check
Google recently unveiled a new version of the Security Control Service, which now provides personalized instructions to help users improve their account security. Instead of the same checklist for everyone, the Security Test is now a personalized guide to securing user data, acting as a personal security advisor.
The Security Scan provides a clear security situation and personalized recommendations to enhance account security
When users visit the Security Test, they will automatically be informed of their security status: a green teak shows that everything is OK, while the yellow or red exclamation mark means there is at least one problem to solve.
The new version of the Security Audit Service will continue to be upgraded as new threats emerge. Users will therefore be able to rely on this to get relevant and up-to-date security tips to keep their online account safe. The New Security Check is located here: g.co/securitycheckup..
Google's most powerful security at the disposal of those who really need it
When someone works at Google's level, they put in the effort to build products που εξυπηρετούν τις ανάγκες δισεκατομμυρίων ανθρώπων. Όσον αφορά, όμως, στην ασφάλεια στο Internet, Google is well aware that user needs vary.
For this reason, in October, Google introduced the Advanced Protection Program, which offers the highest level of security. Anyone can use Advanced Protection, but its design is especially relevant to those at high risk of attack and is willing to sacrifice their comfort slightly to enjoy greater protection of their personal accounts on Google.
Examples of this category of users could be those working on election campaigns, journalists who need to protect the confidentiality of their sources, or people who have been victims of violent behavior and are seeking safety. Sometimes, even the most careful and prudent users in issues related to security, are successfully targeted by phishing scams, especially if they individually target the user in question.
When a user subscribes to the Advanced Protection program, Google now provides ongoing updates to the security of his or her e-account to deal with emerging threats - meaning that the Advanced Protection program will always use the most powerful protection features Google offers.
Initially, the program focuses on 3 core defenses.
• The strongest defense against "phishing": Advanced Protection requires the use of Security Keys by the user to log in to his / her account. Security Keys are small USB or wireless devices and have long been seen as the safest version of verification in 2 steps and the best protection against "electronic fishing". An attacker that does not have a user's security key is automatically blocked, even if it has its password.
• Protecting the most sensitive data from occasional sharing
Occasionally, users accidentally access their Google data into malicious applications. Advanced Protect prevents this phenomenon by automatically limiting the user's full access to Gmail and Drive in specific applications. At this time, these will only be Google apps, but they are expected to expand in the future
• Blocking Malicious Access Accounts: Another common way hackers try to access users' account is to pretend that they are themselves the users who have "locked" access to their account. With the Advanced Protection Program, additional steps will be required to prevent this phenomenon.
Anyone with a personal Google Account can sign up for Advanced Protection. The program is compatible with Android and iOS, but users should use Chrome to sign up as it supports the U2F Security Keys standard. Expect other browsers to integrate it soon.
For now, the Advanced Protection program is only available for personal Google accounts. In order to provide comparable protection capabilities to G Suite Accounts, G Suite administrators can become familiar with Security Key Enforcement and OAuth apps whitelisting
Sign up for the Advanced Protection Program here: g.co/advancedprotection
