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Alexkid · 09-20-2010, 02:38 PM

Google adds extra security step to e-mail, apps

The Associated Press

05:38:09PM (ET) Monday,September,20,2010.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is making it tougher for computer hackers and other imposters to break into e-mail accounts and other password-protected services.

An additional security measure introduced Monday will require typing a six-digit code after an accountholder's Google password is entered. The codes will be sent to people's mobile phones.

The two-step login means it will take more than a password to get into an account.

The extra protection initially will be offered to companies and government agencies subscribing to a Google service that provides e-mail and other office applications. Google Inc. also is offering the added security to schools that rely on Google to run their e-mail.

People using Google's free Gmail service will be able to make the security codes part of their login process within the next few months.

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09-20-2010, 02:38 PM	#1
Alexkid Your World & Experience Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,861 Rep Power: 10	Google adds extra security step to e-mail Google adds extra security step to e-mail, apps The Associated Press 05:38:09PM (ET) Monday,September,20,2010. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is making it tougher for computer hackers and other imposters to break into e-mail accounts and other password-protected services. An additional security measure introduced Monday will require typing a six-digit code after an accountholder's Google password is entered. The codes will be sent to people's mobile phones. The two-step login means it will take more than a password to get into an account. The extra protection initially will be offered to companies and government agencies subscribing to a Google service that provides e-mail and other office applications. Google Inc. also is offering the added security to schools that rely on Google to run their e-mail. People using Google's free Gmail service will be able to make the security codes part of their login process within the next few months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Security measures are needed in protecting your email services. * __________________ Yeah...Do That.

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