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In May, Google announced its plans to enable two-factor authentication or two-step verification by default for its accounts. The company is reminding us of this plan just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness month. It will enable the security feature for over 150 million accounts before the year ends. It's also pushing over two million YouTube creators to turn on two-factor authentication to protect their channels. According to Google, it is working with organizations to give away over 10,000 hardware security keys every year.
Aside from this feature, Google reminds us that it has a built-in password manager for Chrome, Android, and the Google app. The tech giant said it would soon help you generate passwords for other apps, and you'll soon get access to your saved passwords directly from the Google app menu.
The company also highlighted its Inactive Account Manager, where you decide what happens to your account if you choose to stop using it or when you're no longer around. The feature has been around since 2013, and it's where you can set a timeout period for your account. You can choose between three and 18 months of disuse before the Inactive Account Manager protocols take effect.
If you only switched accounts or forgot your login, Google will send an email each month before the limit is up. You can choose to have your information deleted or have it forwarded to your trusted contacts.
Source: The Verge