{"time":1706674350389,"blocks":[{"id":"eVFKewq4lu","data":{"text":"Are you worried that a hacker can get access to your Google account?"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"ufmzoUABHx","data":{"text":"Enroll in the Google Advanced Security Program and sleep comfortably, knowing only you have the key to log into your account."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"S1UGAcTTvN","data":{"file":{"url":"https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:630/0*-LHdk9csCFgrLdI_"},"caption":"","stretched":false,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false},"type":"image"},{"id":"SzW5K1s1Y8","data":{"text":"Security keys, used by the Google Advanced Security Program, are the safest way to log in to your Google account."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"3cqrIHQ0hw","data":{"text":"Using and maintaining strong and unique passwords is no longer needed because your Google account no longer needs them."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"TGx5LA4bl2","data":{"text":"Also, there is no need to use two-factor authentication log-in system that can be compromised:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"XWkhr8KJhS","data":{"items":["Hackers and scammers use SMS authentication SIM swaps to break into their victim’s accounts. SMS authentication is better than not having any 2FA, but there are safer 2FA options.","Even App-based authentication can be hacked through Man-in-the-Middle (MiM) attacks. While App-based 2FA is a very good option, it still requires the users to be knowledgeable enough to identify and prevent sophisticated attacks from hackers."],"style":"unordered"},"type":"list"},{"id":"2aF2kDdDcb","data":{"text":"Only through security keys are you assured of maximum digital protection, which is why the Google Advance Protection Program uses them."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"1Xr7lrg4i-","data":{"text":"Why Use The Google Advance Protection Program","level":1},"type":"header"},{"id":"KGKEfemTMR","data":{"text":"The reason cannot be simpler:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"3Kn7GJWkr1","data":{"text":"If you cannot afford to have your Google account hacked because personal or financial consequences could be terrible, consider using the Advance Protection Program."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"r1Dcsf2ZDk","data":{"text":"As recommended by Google on its Advance Protection Program page:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"mnSBNfpcQL","data":{"text":"‘’People whose accounts contain particularly valuable files or sensitive information should consider Advanced Protection. Google strongly recommends that journalists, activists, business executives, and people involved in elections enroll.’’"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"27_hb6jzPJ","data":{"text":"But we would recommend the program to anyone, especially if you find yourself in one of the following situations:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"jFZ98ds8gU","data":{"items":["If you use your Google account to log in to other applications like Facebook, Medium, Coinbase, YouTube, Dropbox, etc.","If you receive password reset emails or account login verification emails to your Google account."],"style":"unordered"},"type":"list"},{"id":"Huk2XeDFUW","data":{"text":"After all, you don’t want a hacker breaking into your Google account, reading your emails, and, for example, working towards breaching your monetized YouTube channel, Medium."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"oj1I3mnJvX","data":{"file":{"url":"https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:630/0*1pW2283y7L5nI5PH"},"caption":"","stretched":false,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false},"type":"image"},{"id":"Np1SgyPVI8","data":{"text":"Or resetting the password to any other account that can lead to a personal or financial loss. Like, for example, your Coinbase account."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"v-jo3LTSpp","data":{"text":"If you still need more arguments, Google also explains how the program defends users from targeted attacks:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"w8IssmpyKm","data":{"embed":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Twe0qlqyTfo","width":580,"height":320,"source":"https://youtu.be/Twe0qlqyTfo","caption":"","service":"youtube"},"type":"embed"},{"id":"B70QevH-sj","data":{"text":"The Advance Protection Program Protects your account from phishing:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"SXdbiBzs8x","data":{"text":"‘’Gmail blocks over 100 million phishing attempts every day. However, sophisticated phishing tactics can trick the most savvy users into giving their sign-in credentials to hackers. Advanced Protection requires a security key to verify your identity and sign in to your Google Account.’’"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"UWL3JbUUaq","data":{"text":"Additionally, it provides extra protection from harmful downloads:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"jJIxoVilI3","data":{"text":"Safe Browsing on Chrome protects 4 billion devices against risky sites, and Advanced Protection performs even more stringent checks before each download. It flags or even blocks you from downloading files that may be harmful. Only app installations from verified stores, like Google Play Store and your device manufacturer’s app store, are allowed."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"Ugd355GOhu","data":{"text":"And keeps your personal information secure:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"CeJezcwBfx","data":{"text":"When you sign up for new apps or services, you’re often asked to give access to your information in your Google Account, like your contacts, location, or Drive. Google Accounts has built-in protections and checks over 1 billion saved passwords for daily breaches. However, some attackers can impersonate a legitimate third party to gain access to information. Advanced Protection allows only Google and verified third-party apps to access your Google Account data with your permission."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"q41d73N1bH","data":{"text":"How To Setup Your Google Account Advance Protection","level":1},"type":"header"}],"version":"2.26.5"}