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class="glue-mod-text-center glue-headline glue-headline--headline-1 hero-text orphan-joiner" aria-label="Tools and tips to help you stay safe online." >Tools and tips to <span>help you<br /> stay safe online.</span></h1> </div> </div> <div class="glue-grid glue-mod-spacer-3-top"> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-0-sm glue-grid__col--span-2-md glue-grid__col--span-3-lg"></div> <div class="subcopy glue-headline glue-grid__col--span-4-sm glue-headline--headline-5 glue-mod-text-center glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-8-md glue-grid__col--span-6-lg orphan-joiner"> <p>We automatically protect your privacy with industry-leading security. There are a few additional steps that you can take to manage your online security and choose the right level of protection for you.</p> </div> </div> </section> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm7"></div> <div class="glue-page line-separator fade-in fade-in-init"> <div class="line glue-bg-grey-100 medium" style="height: 2px"></div> </div> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm7"></div> <div class="glue-grid glue-page"> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-3 glue-grid__col--span-2-md"></div> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-6 glue-grid__col--span-8-md"> <section class="section-hero glue-rel fade-in fade-in-init _-security-tips-hero-1"> <span id="security-tips-hero-1" class="anchor"></span> <div class="text-color-blue glue-mod-text-center mobile-alignment-center glue-headline glue-headline--headline-2 font-weight-500 hero-text orphan-joiner" aria-label="Strengthen the security of your Google Account." role='heading' aria-level='2'><span>Strengthen the security </span></br> of your Google Account.</div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm5"></div> <div class="glue-page glue-grid feature-list-with-animations _security-checkupp fade-in fade-in-init" > <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-1 glue-grid__col--span-0-md glue-mod-order-1-md"></div> <div class="asset-container glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md glue-mod-order-3-md" aria-label="Security Checkup shows alert for a new signed-in device. Alert is resolved and Security Checkup is complete." role="application"> <video class="" loop disableRemotePlayback autoplay muted playsinline> <source src="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/5c4064be2b73715af4ab8116c73c1f0fd4eec462cd9f6220452db57b7596ee3b16df2fd40aac54b9d909bb745a5039065c626b1671791ab40058a52ffd0c3aeb" alt="" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md glue-mod-order-2-md"> <div class="center-content"> <h3 class="mobile-left glue-eyebrow eyebrow"> Security Checkup </h3> <h4 class="mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 title orphan-joiner "> Take the Security Checkup </h4> <div class="mobile-left text-description glue-grey-700"> <p>One easy way to protect your Google Account is to take the Security Checkup. This step-by-step tool gives you personalised and actionable recommendations to help to strengthen the security of your Google Account.</p> </div> <div class="mobile-left glue-mod-spacer-3-top"> <a class="glue-button glue-button--medium-emphasis main-cta " href="https://myaccount.google.com/security-checkup?utm_medium=safetycenter&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=safetycenteralwayson" aria-label="Complete the Security Checkup" data-id-element="/security/security-tips/.6470666904403968.a"> <span>Complete checkup</span> <svg role="presentation" aria-hidden="true" class="glue-icon glue-icon--24px glue-icon--social"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#open-in-new"></use> </svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm6"></div> <div class="glue-page glue-grid feature-list-with-animations _two-step-verification fade-in fade-in-init" > <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-1 glue-grid__col--span-0-md glue-mod-order-1-md"></div> <div class="asset-container glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md glue-mod-order-3-md" aria-label="A phone featuring the 2-Step Verification sign-in process" role="application"> <video class="" loop disableRemotePlayback autoplay muted playsinline> <source src="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/ea0b12a6ba7c8e04ace3a756befe329bf9e28ab2afa3e7e138d710978760e16a9151b7e2ac27616ecba21acbfee671b1800935dcb66d51dbd66a90e6162a4b73" alt="" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md glue-mod-order-2-md"> <div class="center-content"> <h3 class="mobile-left glue-eyebrow eyebrow"> 2-STEP VERIFICATION </h3> <h4 class="mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 title orphan-joiner "> Defend against hackers with 2‑Step Verification </h4> <div class="mobile-left text-description glue-grey-700"> <p>2-Step Verification helps to keep out anyone who shouldn’t have access to your account by requiring you to use a secondary factor on top of your username and password to log in to your account. For those who are at risk of targeted online attacks and need even stronger protections, we’ve created the <a href="https://landing.google.com/advancedprotection/">Advanced Protection Programme</a>.</p> </div> <div class="glue-mod-spacer-3-top"></div> <div class="mobile-left link-item"> <a class="glue-button glue-button--low-emphasis main-cta " href="https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/two-step-verification/enroll-welcome?pli=1" aria-label="Get 2-Step Verification" data-id-element="/security/security-tips/.4809514885578752.a.1"> <span>Get 2-Step Verification</span> <svg role="presentation" aria-hidden="true" class="glue-icon glue-icon--24px glue-icon--social"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#"></use> </svg> </a> </div> <div class="mobile-left link-item"> <a class="glue-button glue-button--low-emphasis main-cta " href="../../authentication/" aria-label="Explore more ways to sign in safely" data-id-element="/security/security-tips/.4809514885578752.a.2"> <span>Explore more ways to sign in safely</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm7"></div> <style> ._security-tips-section { background: linear-gradient(207deg, #F8F9FA 37.58%, #F8F9FA 56.8%); } </style> <div class="_security-tips-section background-containers"> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm7"></div><div class="glue-grid glue-page"> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-3 glue-grid__col--span-2-md"></div> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-6 glue-grid__col--span-8-md"> <section class="section-hero glue-rel fade-in fade-in-init _-security-tips-hero-2"> <span id="security-tips-hero-2" class="anchor"></span> <div class="text-color-blue glue-mod-text-center mobile-alignment-center glue-headline glue-headline--headline-2 font-weight-500 hero-text orphan-joiner" aria-label="A little help with your passwords." role='heading' aria-level='2'><span>A little help with</span><br/> your passwords.</div> </section> </div> </div><div class="spacer-module spacer-sm5"></div><div id="passwords-security-tips" class="glue-page security-feature-animation _passwords-security-tips fade-in fade-in-init"> <div class="desktop"> <div class="glue-grid"> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-1 glue-grid__col--span-0-md glue-mod-order-1-md"></div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-mod-spacer-1-bottom glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md asset-container glue-mod-order-2-md"> <div class="asset-item" aria-hidden="false" aria-label="A phone featuring Password Manager suggesting a password" role="figure"> <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4QvYHe_xa7skhg5X3Bm4Y8OtOdukUfMxFYhtsJvObCne2SYsSrovPcaInts6OExKvxAfmT1YURmp-DqfAVBOtivNsYMNpHbhNmwnLQ=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4QvYHe_xa7skhg5X3Bm4Y8OtOdukUfMxFYhtsJvObCne2SYsSrovPcaInts6OExKvxAfmT1YURmp-DqfAVBOtivNsYMNpHbhNmwnLQ=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4QvYHe_xa7skhg5X3Bm4Y8OtOdukUfMxFYhtsJvObCne2SYsSrovPcaInts6OExKvxAfmT1YURmp-DqfAVBOtivNsYMNpHbhNmwnLQ=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> </div> <div class="asset-item" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="A phone featuring Password Manager option to save a password" role="figure"> <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q5x72qDV0CqhznmyXq5Nrhw033gIzceoEMo65qNcfCswm1_oFA5q3hF9KAhQglK4xTVQ3RAMncz6NWMQyl3t7TGt9RJTnAvXHh2JkQ=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q5x72qDV0CqhznmyXq5Nrhw033gIzceoEMo65qNcfCswm1_oFA5q3hF9KAhQglK4xTVQ3RAMncz6NWMQyl3t7TGt9RJTnAvXHh2JkQ=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q5x72qDV0CqhznmyXq5Nrhw033gIzceoEMo65qNcfCswm1_oFA5q3hF9KAhQglK4xTVQ3RAMncz6NWMQyl3t7TGt9RJTnAvXHh2JkQ=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> </div> <div class="asset-item" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="A phone featuring Password Manager finding a compromised password" role="figure"> <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e6EZRBM06QpAFDqzw3JtR9d4BsZ6Ay5EIw-dOWw-M7cvUT_meveKoatQDvrqmX_JWc6Ata0qgh_gT_pHMLSZwYdwjsQrPLkM9yHjpsY=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e6EZRBM06QpAFDqzw3JtR9d4BsZ6Ay5EIw-dOWw-M7cvUT_meveKoatQDvrqmX_JWc6Ata0qgh_gT_pHMLSZwYdwjsQrPLkM9yHjpsY=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e6EZRBM06QpAFDqzw3JtR9d4BsZ6Ay5EIw-dOWw-M7cvUT_meveKoatQDvrqmX_JWc6Ata0qgh_gT_pHMLSZwYdwjsQrPLkM9yHjpsY=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md glue-mod-order-3-md data-container"> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom text-opened"> <button id="header-passwords-security-tips-1" class="data-header" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="content-passwords-security-tips-1"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Use strong and unique passwords <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-passwords-security-tips-1" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-passwords-security-tips-1" aria-hidden="false"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="Creating a strong, unique password for every account is one of the most critical steps that you can take to protect your privacy. Using the same password to log in to multiple accounts, such as your Google Account, social media profiles and retail websites, increases your security risk." >Creating a strong, unique password for every account is one of the most critical steps that you can take to protect your privacy. Using the same password to log in to multiple accounts, such as your Google Account, social media profiles and retail websites, increases your security risk.</p> </section> </div> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom "> <button id="header-passwords-security-tips-2" class="data-header" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-passwords-security-tips-2"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Keep track of all your passwords <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-passwords-security-tips-2" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-passwords-security-tips-2" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="A Password Manager, like the one built into your Google Account, helps to protect and keep track of the passwords that you use on sites and apps. Google’s Password Manager helps you create, remember and securely store all your passwords to safely and easily sign in to your accounts." >A Password Manager, like the one built into your Google Account, helps to protect and keep track of the passwords that you use on sites and apps. <a href="https://passwords.google.com">Google’s Password Manager</a> helps you create, remember and securely store all your passwords to safely and easily sign in to your accounts.</p> </section> </div> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom "> <button id="header-passwords-security-tips-3" class="data-header" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-passwords-security-tips-3"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Check your passwords for security issues <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-passwords-security-tips-3" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-passwords-security-tips-3" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="Check the strength and security of all of your saved passwords with a quick Password Checkup. Learn if any of your saved passwords for third-party sites or accounts have been compromised, and easily change them if needed." >Check the strength and security of all of your saved passwords with a quick <a href="https://passwords.google.com/checkup/start?ep=1&pr=sa">Password Checkup</a>. Learn if any of your saved passwords for third-party sites or accounts have been compromised, and easily change them if needed.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mobile"> <div class="glue-expansion-panels" data-glue-expansion-panels-key="panel-group-passwords-security-tips"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-passwords-security-tips-1"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Use strong and unique passwords" >Use strong and unique passwords</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-passwords-security-tips-1" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" data-glue-expansion-panel-initial="expanded" > <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DfuM8GG2DVD2fpAewdQ3RkPbZ7jLY4p9C-wrAJF39Aob5r1cTB-HsoA_CEqhHAcPxCyEf_lCUNRx0PQV-EmUXx7KPyQXt9EeGK6YPA=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DfuM8GG2DVD2fpAewdQ3RkPbZ7jLY4p9C-wrAJF39Aob5r1cTB-HsoA_CEqhHAcPxCyEf_lCUNRx0PQV-EmUXx7KPyQXt9EeGK6YPA=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DfuM8GG2DVD2fpAewdQ3RkPbZ7jLY4p9C-wrAJF39Aob5r1cTB-HsoA_CEqhHAcPxCyEf_lCUNRx0PQV-EmUXx7KPyQXt9EeGK6YPA=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> <div class="text-description"><p>Creating a strong, unique password for every account is one of the most critical steps that you can take to protect your privacy. Using the same password to log in to multiple accounts, such as your Google Account, social media profiles and retail websites, increases your security risk.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-passwords-security-tips-2"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Keep track of all your passwords" >Keep track of all your passwords</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-passwords-security-tips-2" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" > <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yj4Zzo60Ls66pyuWqB4iqydkFdcmcbVtDQ1BUcOJ8ISUdCP7O4h-x8LMFE92NC8N0vcC5sMZUGG-2LdLCmPwwBunDnpwokl87-wv=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yj4Zzo60Ls66pyuWqB4iqydkFdcmcbVtDQ1BUcOJ8ISUdCP7O4h-x8LMFE92NC8N0vcC5sMZUGG-2LdLCmPwwBunDnpwokl87-wv=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yj4Zzo60Ls66pyuWqB4iqydkFdcmcbVtDQ1BUcOJ8ISUdCP7O4h-x8LMFE92NC8N0vcC5sMZUGG-2LdLCmPwwBunDnpwokl87-wv=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> <div class="text-description"><p>A Password Manager, like the one built into your Google Account, helps to protect and keep track of the passwords that you use on sites and apps. <a href="https://passwords.google.com">Google’s Password Manager</a> helps you create, remember and securely store all your passwords to safely and easily sign in to your accounts.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-passwords-security-tips-3"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Check your passwords for security issues" >Check your passwords for security issues</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-passwords-security-tips-3" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" > <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ghte_e8VyqCltjUNF3IJXaxWNzQ2M_YJeGgM8cELnIS_wOEvznwmzhjSKsHhdEmBbguord2ci8UzTM58zdu3x_wBKdPbRbKW8fXfNw=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ghte_e8VyqCltjUNF3IJXaxWNzQ2M_YJeGgM8cELnIS_wOEvznwmzhjSKsHhdEmBbguord2ci8UzTM58zdu3x_wBKdPbRbKW8fXfNw=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ghte_e8VyqCltjUNF3IJXaxWNzQ2M_YJeGgM8cELnIS_wOEvznwmzhjSKsHhdEmBbguord2ci8UzTM58zdu3x_wBKdPbRbKW8fXfNw=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> <div class="text-description"><p>Check the strength and security of all of your saved passwords with a quick <a href="https://passwords.google.com/checkup/start?ep=1&pr=sa">Password Checkup</a>. Learn if any of your saved passwords for third-party sites or accounts have been compromised, and easily change them if needed.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="spacer-module spacer-sm4 spacer-lg0"></div><section class="call-to-actions glue-page glue-mod-text-center"> <a class="glue-button glue-button--low-emphasis glue-button-- " href="../../authentication/" aria-label="Learn more about Google’s Password Manager" data-id-element="/security/security-tips/.6227288731156480.a"> Learn more about Google’s Password Manager </a> </section><div class="spacer-module spacer-sm7"></div></div> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm8"></div> <div class="glue-grid glue-page"> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-3 glue-grid__col--span-2-md"></div> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-6 glue-grid__col--span-8-md"> <section class="section-hero glue-rel fade-in fade-in-init _-keep-your-devices-secure"> <span id="keep-your-devices-secure" class="anchor"></span> <div class="text-color-blue glue-mod-text-center mobile-alignment-center glue-headline glue-headline--headline-2 font-weight-500 hero-text orphan-joiner" aria-label="Keep your devices secure." role='heading' aria-level='2'>Keep your devices <span>secure.</span></div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm5"></div> <section id="security-tips-secure" class="products-description-carousels glue-mod-spacer-5-bottom fade-in fade-in-init glue-page glue-grid _security-tips-secure"> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-1 glue-mod-order-1-md"></div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-4-sm glue-grid__col--align-middle glue-mod-order-2-md asset-item"> <video disableRemotePlayback autoplay muted loop playsinline> <source src="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/f29be7d66c82545a61827eb50c83f2b25c0636fa3319904c6510a1bf5f20e005859c2461dd84d45082526521390bdf93ce609924bc7bf03bb5f5771ef683b3a9" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-4-sm glue-grid__col--align-middle glue-mod-order-3-md"> <div class="glue-carousel safety-carousel until-load" data-glue-pagination="section-gallery-pagination" cyclical=False center=False center-group=True item-count="4" start-on-item="0" group="False"> <div class="glue-carousel__wrap"> <ul class="glue-carousel__list "> <li id="security-tips-secure-1" class="card glue-carousel__item"> <div class="title-wrap"> <h3 class="title mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 orphan-joiner">Lock down your phone if you lose it</h3> </div> <div class="description mobile-left glue-body"><p>If your phone is ever lost or stolen, you can visit your Google Account and select 'Find your phone' to protect your data in a few quick steps. Whether you have an Android or iOS device, you can remotely locate and lock your phone so that no one else can use your phone or access your personal information.</p></div> </li> <li id="security-tips-secure-2" class="card glue-carousel__item"> <div class="title-wrap"> <h3 class="title mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 orphan-joiner">Maintain up-to-date software</h3> </div> <div class="description mobile-left glue-body"><p>Review the software that you use regularly to make sure that you are always running the latest version available. Some services, including the Chrome browser, can update automatically so you have the latest security features and fixes.</p></div> </li> <li id="security-tips-secure-3" class="card glue-carousel__item"> <div class="title-wrap"> <h3 class="title mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 orphan-joiner">Block potentially harmful apps from your phone</h3> </div> <div class="description mobile-left glue-body"><p>We take care of your device with Google Play Protect, Google’s built-in malware protection for Android, but you should always download your mobile apps from a source that you trust. To keep your data protected, review your apps and delete ones that you don’t use, enable app auto-updates, and limit app access to sensitive data like your location and photos.</p></div> </li> <li id="security-tips-secure-4" class="card glue-carousel__item"> <div class="title-wrap"> <h3 class="title mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 orphan-joiner">Use a screen lock</h3> </div> <div class="description mobile-left glue-body"><p>When you are not using your computer, laptop, tablet or phone, lock your screen to keep others from getting in to your device. For added security, set your device to automatically lock when it goes to sleep.</p></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="pagination-container"> <div class="glue-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous"> <button type="button" class="glue-pagination__button" data-glue-pagination-previous data-glue-pagination="section-gallery-pagination" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" title="Previous"> <div class="glue-carousel__paginate-wrap"> <div class="glue-carousel__arrow glue-carousel__arrow--left"></div> </div> </button> </div> <div class="glue-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next"> <button type="button" class="glue-pagination__button" data-glue-pagination-next data-glue-pagination="section-gallery-pagination" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" title="Next"> <div class="glue-carousel__paginate-wrap"> <div class="glue-carousel__arrow glue-carousel__arrow--right"></div> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div class="glue-carousel__navigation"> <ul class="glue-pagination-page-list" data-glue-pagination-page-list data-glue-pagination="section-gallery-pagination" role="tablist"> <li class="glue-pagination__button-container glue-pagination__page-list-button-container" role="tab"> <button class="glue-pagination__button glue-pagination__page-list-button" data-glue-pagination-page="1" role="tab"> 0 </button> </li> <li class="glue-pagination__button-container glue-pagination__page-list-button-container" role="tab"> <button class="glue-pagination__button glue-pagination__page-list-button" data-glue-pagination-page="2" role="tab"> 1 </button> </li> <li class="glue-pagination__button-container glue-pagination__page-list-button-container" role="tab"> <button class="glue-pagination__button glue-pagination__page-list-button" data-glue-pagination-page="3" role="tab"> 2 </button> </li> <li class="glue-pagination__button-container glue-pagination__page-list-button-container" role="tab"> <button class="glue-pagination__button glue-pagination__page-list-button" data-glue-pagination-page="4" role="tab"> 3 </button> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm7"></div> <div class="glue-grid glue-page"> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-3 glue-grid__col--span-2-md"></div> <div class="grid-item glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-6 glue-grid__col--span-8-md"> <section class="section-hero glue-rel fade-in fade-in-init _-security-tips-hero-5"> <span id="security-tips-hero-5" class="anchor"></span> <div class="text-color-blue glue-mod-text-center mobile-alignment-center glue-headline glue-headline--headline-2 font-weight-500 hero-text orphan-joiner" aria-label="Browse the web safely." role='heading' aria-level='2'>Browse the web <span>safely.</span></div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="spacer-module spacer-sm5"></div> <section id="security-tips-safely" class="products-description-carousels glue-mod-spacer-5-bottom fade-in fade-in-init glue-page glue-grid _security-tips-safely"> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-1 glue-mod-order-1-md"></div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-4-sm glue-grid__col--align-top glue-mod-order-2-md asset-item"> <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G9LLoaawJHyIMSt8mxcu62RYN6CFiS6dERmw1nLDiqSmPjxGjT1V0odwX_E9oNMwbjZJ6jaqnhHXBqdmbWVIDKen9pSfdfdVdv8v=w500-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G9LLoaawJHyIMSt8mxcu62RYN6CFiS6dERmw1nLDiqSmPjxGjT1V0odwX_E9oNMwbjZJ6jaqnhHXBqdmbWVIDKen9pSfdfdVdv8v=w1000-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G9LLoaawJHyIMSt8mxcu62RYN6CFiS6dERmw1nLDiqSmPjxGjT1V0odwX_E9oNMwbjZJ6jaqnhHXBqdmbWVIDKen9pSfdfdVdv8v=w500-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt="A phone featuring a notification that a connection is secure"> </picture> </div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-4-sm glue-grid__col--align-middle glue-mod-order-3-md"> <div class="glue-carousel safety-carousel until-load" data-glue-pagination="section-gallery-pagination" cyclical=False center=False center-group=True item-count="3" start-on-item="0" group="False"> <div class="glue-carousel__wrap"> <ul class="glue-carousel__list "> <li id="security-tips-safely-1" class="card glue-carousel__item"> <div class="title-wrap"> <h3 class="title mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 orphan-joiner">Use secure networks</h3> </div> <div class="description mobile-left glue-body"><p>Be careful about using public or free Wi-Fi, even if it requires a password. These networks may not be encrypted, so when you connect to a public network, anyone in the vicinity may be able to monitor your Internet activity, such as the websites that you visit and the information you type into sites. If public or free Wi-Fi is your only option, the Chrome browser will let you know in the address bar if your connection to a site is NOT secure.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WHynHcXm7c" aria-label="Watch a video about web security">Watch this video</a> to learn more about the importance of using secure Wi-Fi connections, and for tips on how to secure your own Wi-Fi network.</p></div> </li> <li id="security-tips-safely-2" class="card glue-carousel__item"> <div class="title-wrap"> <h3 class="title mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 orphan-joiner">Ensure that your connection is secure before entering sensitive information</h3> </div> <div class="description mobile-left glue-body"><p>When you are browsing the web – and especially if you plan to enter sensitive information such as a password or credit card number – make sure that the connection to the sites that you visit is secure. The default state of any connection is secure. If the connection is not secure, the Chrome browser will display a red Not Secure chip in the address bar. HTTPS helps to keep your browsing safe by securely connecting your browser or apps with the websites that you visit.</p></div> </li> <li id="security-tips-safely-3" class="card glue-carousel__item"> <div class="title-wrap"> <h3 class="title mobile-left glue-headline glue-headline--headline-4 orphan-joiner">Google Location Accuracy</h3> </div> <div class="description mobile-left glue-body"><p>Google Location Accuracy uses publicly broadcast Wi-Fi data from wireless access points and GPS, mobile tower and sensor data to improve location services. For instructions on how to opt out your Wi-Fi access point from being collected, <a href="https://support.google.com/maps/answer/1725632?hl=en" aria-label="Learn more about Google Location Services">learn more here</a>.</p></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="pagination-container"> <div class="glue-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous"> <button type="button" class="glue-pagination__button" data-glue-pagination-previous data-glue-pagination="section-gallery-pagination" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" title="Previous"> <div class="glue-carousel__paginate-wrap"> <div class="glue-carousel__arrow glue-carousel__arrow--left"></div> </div> </button> </div> <div class="glue-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next"> <button type="button" class="glue-pagination__button" data-glue-pagination-next data-glue-pagination="section-gallery-pagination" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" title="Next"> <div 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</section> </div> </div><div class="spacer-module spacer-sm7"></div><div id="covid-security-tips" class="glue-page security-feature-animation _covid-security-tips fade-in fade-in-init"> <div class="desktop"> <div class="glue-grid"> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-1 glue-grid__col--span-0-md glue-mod-order-1-md"></div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-mod-spacer-1-bottom glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md asset-container glue-mod-order-2-md"> <div class="asset-item" aria-hidden="false" aria-label="A phone featuring a suspicious email phishing for personal information" role="figure"> <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JJpqsgS8HN5EKQzYCsEEWl39CRMD3zjYX3ZCRxpWj71b95V2Biq87kNgV-gdhTT5j9fcKWyG7BpDqc7b2qrC4i-2CXRdkhD4l8m-yw=w700-rp-e30, 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<source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PobJR8IxCeGU4f__HyrNJTLQtjCKBY4WUcv-NYXTbXcKK-xD9VuTp96gYEY3R4UXHXSt8KFlmQM5O_JTO_BGKEHAxK5VTJz9f69Vzw=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PobJR8IxCeGU4f__HyrNJTLQtjCKBY4WUcv-NYXTbXcKK-xD9VuTp96gYEY3R4UXHXSt8KFlmQM5O_JTO_BGKEHAxK5VTJz9f69Vzw=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PobJR8IxCeGU4f__HyrNJTLQtjCKBY4WUcv-NYXTbXcKK-xD9VuTp96gYEY3R4UXHXSt8KFlmQM5O_JTO_BGKEHAxK5VTJz9f69Vzw=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="glue-grid__col glue-grid__col--span-5 glue-grid__col--span-6-md glue-mod-order-3-md data-container"> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom text-opened"> <button id="header-covid-security-tips-1" class="data-header" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="content-covid-security-tips-1"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Know how scammers might reach you <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-covid-security-tips-1" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-covid-security-tips-1" aria-hidden="false"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="Scammers can take advantage of goodwill by disguising their scams as legitimate messages. Alongside emails, scammers may also use text messages, automated calls and malicious websites to exploit you." >Scammers can take advantage of goodwill by disguising their scams as legitimate messages. Alongside emails, scammers may also use text messages, automated calls and malicious websites to exploit you.</p> </section> </div> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom "> <button id="header-covid-security-tips-2" class="data-header" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-covid-security-tips-2"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Always validate suspicious URLs or links <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-covid-security-tips-2" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-covid-security-tips-2" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="Phishing is an attempt to trick you into revealing critical personal or financial information, like a password or bank details. It can take many forms, such as a fake login page. To avoid getting phished, never click on questionable links; double-check the URL — by hovering over the link or long-pressing the text on mobile — to make sure that the website or app is legitimate; and make sure that the URL begins with 'https'." >Phishing is an attempt to trick you into revealing critical personal or financial information, like a password or bank details. It can take many forms, such as a fake login page. To avoid getting phished, never click on questionable links; double-check the URL — by hovering over the link or long-pressing the text on mobile — to make sure that the website or app is legitimate; and make sure that the URL begins with 'https'.</p> </section> </div> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom "> <button id="header-covid-security-tips-3" class="data-header" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-covid-security-tips-3"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Watch out for impersonators <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-covid-security-tips-3" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-covid-security-tips-3" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="Scammers might pose as legitimate organisations like the Government or a charity. Always proceed with caution when reading messages from someone claiming to be an authoritative resource. If someone that you know emails you but the message seems odd, their account may have been hacked. Don’t reply to the message or click any links unless you can confirm the email is legitimate. Look out for things like urgent requests for money, sob stories about being stranded abroad, or the person claiming that their phone was stolen and cannot be called." >Scammers might pose as legitimate organisations like the Government or a charity. Always proceed with caution when reading messages from someone claiming to be an authoritative resource. If someone that you know emails you but the message seems odd, their account may have been hacked. Don’t reply to the message or click any links unless you can confirm the email is legitimate. Look out for things like urgent requests for money, sob stories about being stranded abroad, or the person claiming that their phone was stolen and cannot be called.</p> </section> </div> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom "> <button id="header-covid-security-tips-4" class="data-header" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-covid-security-tips-4"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Beware of email scams or requests for personal information <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-covid-security-tips-4" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-covid-security-tips-4" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="Messages from strangers can be suspect, and even a communication from someone that you trust, like your bank, might be an impersonation. Don't reply to suspicious emails, instant messages or pop-up windows that ask for personal information. Never click suspicious links or enter personal information in questionable forms or surveys. If asked to donate to charity, go directly to the organisation's website to donate rather than clicking on the link sent to you." >Messages from strangers can be suspect, and even a communication from someone that you trust, like your bank, might be an impersonation. Don't reply to suspicious emails, instant messages or pop-up windows that ask for personal information. Never click suspicious links or enter personal information in questionable forms or surveys. If asked to donate to charity, go directly to the organisation's website to donate rather than clicking on the link sent to you.</p> </section> </div> <div class="data-item glue-mod-elevation-2 glue-mod-spacer-3-bottom "> <button id="header-covid-security-tips-5" class="data-header" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-covid-security-tips-5"> <h2 class="glue-headline glue-mod-spacer-2-top glue-headline--headline-5 title"> Double-check files before downloading <svg class="chevron down" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-left"></use> </svg> <svg class="chevron up" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </h2> </button> <section id="content-covid-security-tips-5" class="text-description glue-mod-spacer-2-bottom" aria-labelledby="header-covid-security-tips-5" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="glue-caption" aria-label="Some sophisticated phishing attacks can occur through infected documents and PDF attachments. If you come across a suspicious attachment, use Chrome or Google Drive to open it. We’ll automatically scan the file and warn you if we detect a virus." >Some sophisticated phishing attacks can occur through infected documents and PDF attachments. If you come across a suspicious attachment, use Chrome or Google Drive to open it. We’ll automatically scan the file and warn you if we detect a virus.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mobile"> <div class="image-container glue-mod-spacer-5-bottom" aria-label=""> <picture > <!--[if IE 9]><video style="display: none;"><![endif]--> <source srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c1Fw7DjxI-0w9GZ7MyAUy-UM6SpayaJhyzja4B8Tp4MsCVBHFbAh-hlxcUgvU9JOCr8ToCyi70dtwza-oT51UqUfOG5HD2RdxPnA-A=w700-rp-e30, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c1Fw7DjxI-0w9GZ7MyAUy-UM6SpayaJhyzja4B8Tp4MsCVBHFbAh-hlxcUgvU9JOCr8ToCyi70dtwza-oT51UqUfOG5HD2RdxPnA-A=w1400-rp-e30 2x" loading="lazy" > <!--[if IE 9]></video><![endif]--> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c1Fw7DjxI-0w9GZ7MyAUy-UM6SpayaJhyzja4B8Tp4MsCVBHFbAh-hlxcUgvU9JOCr8ToCyi70dtwza-oT51UqUfOG5HD2RdxPnA-A=w700-rp-e30" class="" loading="lazy" alt=""> </picture> </div> <div class="glue-expansion-panels" data-glue-expansion-panels-key="panel-group-covid-security-tips"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-covid-security-tips-1"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Know how scammers might reach you" >Know how scammers might reach you</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-covid-security-tips-1" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" data-glue-expansion-panel-initial="expanded" > <div class="text-description"><p>Scammers can take advantage of goodwill by disguising their scams as legitimate messages. Alongside emails, scammers may also use text messages, automated calls and malicious websites to exploit you.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-covid-security-tips-2"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Always validate suspicious URLs or links" >Always validate suspicious URLs or links</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-covid-security-tips-2" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" > <div class="text-description"><p>Phishing is an attempt to trick you into revealing critical personal or financial information, like a password or bank details. It can take many forms, such as a fake login page. To avoid getting phished, never click on questionable links; double-check the URL — by hovering over the link or long-pressing the text on mobile — to make sure that the website or app is legitimate; and make sure that the URL begins with 'https'.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-covid-security-tips-3"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Watch out for impersonators" >Watch out for impersonators</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-covid-security-tips-3" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" > <div class="text-description"><p>Scammers might pose as legitimate organisations like the Government or a charity. Always proceed with caution when reading messages from someone claiming to be an authoritative resource. If someone that you know emails you but the message seems odd, their account may have been hacked. Don’t reply to the message or click any links unless you can confirm the email is legitimate. Look out for things like urgent requests for money, sob stories about being stranded abroad, or the person claiming that their phone was stolen and cannot be called.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-covid-security-tips-4"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Beware of email scams or requests for personal information" >Beware of email scams or requests for personal information</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-covid-security-tips-4" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" > <div class="text-description"><p>Messages from strangers can be suspect, and even a communication from someone that you trust, like your bank, might be an impersonation. Don't reply to suspicious emails, instant messages or pop-up windows that ask for personal information. Never click suspicious links or enter personal information in questionable forms or surveys. If asked to donate to charity, go directly to the organisation's website to donate rather than clicking on the link sent to you.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="glue-expansion-panel"> <div class="glue-expansion-panel-toggle" data-glue-expansion-panel-toggle-for="panel-covid-security-tips-5"> <h3 class="glue-expansion-panel__button-header" aria-label="Double-check files before downloading" >Double-check files before downloading</h3> <svg class="glue-icon glue-expansion-panel__button-arrow" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="/static-2020/img/glue-icons.svg?cache=de92586#expand-more"></use> </svg> </div> <div id="panel-covid-security-tips-5" class="glue-expansion-panel-content" > <div class="text-description"><p>Some sophisticated phishing attacks can occur through infected documents and PDF attachments. If you come across a suspicious attachment, use Chrome or Google Drive to open it. 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