Google will start automatically enabling two-factor authentication to improve user security

Google is about to take a major step to help improve the security of user accounts: the search giant will now automatically enable two-factor authentication for accounts ” configured properly. “

After connecting the two-step data verification, users will receive a request on their smartphone when logging into the account whether they are really trying to log into their account right now. Google believes that authentication with a mobile device is much more reliable and secure than SMS passwords, which can be intercepted.

The initiative is part of Google’s quest for a “future where passwords will no longer be necessary one day. ” It is symbolic that World Password Day is celebrated today. As part of this event, Google recalled that 66 percent of Americans still use the same password across multiple sites. This increases the risk that attackers will gain access to all of these accounts by hacking only one of them.

Google advises users to go through a quick security check on their site to ensure their account privacy settings are correct.