Most of us use Gmail as our primary email service. To gain access to most of our sensitive information, a hacker will likely launch an attack on Gmail first. Setting a virtually unhackable password is the first step toward immunity.
How to Set Up Google Authenticator for 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)
But if that password is somehow compromised, we need to come up with a failsafe; one that keeps hackers at bay. And that’s where Google’s two-factor authentication comes in.
RELATED: How to Set Up Google 2-Step Verification
Google's Two-Step Verification asks you to verify your new Gmail login on your phone, even after you've entered the correct password. So as long as you don't lose your phone and password at the same time, your account won't be compromised.
