许多人使用Gmail来满足我们的日常通信需求。谷歌(Google)提供了一系列其他服务，比如Gdrive，这帮助电子邮件服务获得了很多新用户。在当今时代，我们认为Gmail之类的服务是理所当然的。尽管很方便，但我们没有意识到，就像互联网上的所有其他东西一样，电子邮件很容易受到攻击和黑客的攻击。在本文中，我们将解释如何保护您的Gmail免受黑客和其他恶意元素的侵害。
如何保护Gmail帐户免受黑客攻击
- 强密码
- 使用 2FA 或两步验证
- 设置辅助电话和电子邮件
- 完成(Complete)Gmail安全检查表
- 密切关注网络钓鱼尝试
- 加密 Gmail 电子邮件
- 当可疑时检查最近的安全事件。
1]强密码
记住密码很困难，但这不是使用弱密码的借口。我知道有人使用他们的出生日期作为密码。黑客使用复杂的工具尝试通过组合密码来侵入您的Gmail帐户。(Gmail)因此，是时候将密码更改为不易破译的密码了。
我建议使用密码管理器(password managers)。确保您不在多个站点上使用相同的密码是明智的，如果您可以使用自定义短语作为密码，那就太好了。最后，您的密码应该是字母数字字符的组合，并且应该是高难度的。
2]使用2FA或两步验证
如今，大多数应用程序/服务都提供两因素身份验证，但我们中似乎没有多少人感兴趣。借助双重身份验证，您将能够在从公共网络登录时更好地保护您的帐户。攻击者将无法破解，因为他们无权访问发送到您手机的OTP 。通过前往此链接启用双因素身份验证。
您还可以将您的个人计算机设置为受信任，这样您就不必通过双重身份验证。通常，代码是通过SMS、Google 的移动(Mobile)应用程序或语音呼叫发送的。
3]设置恢复电话和电子邮件
这是非常重要的一步。设置恢复电话和电子邮件不仅可以帮助您恢复忘记的密码，还可以警告您可疑活动。警告系统通过SMS和电子邮件发送警报。当您的帐户同步到新设备或从新位置打开时，通常会发送警报。
4]完成(Complete)Gmail安全(Gmail)清单
您(Did)知道Gmail有一个安全清单吗？我刚刚发现，它似乎超级有用。可以通过转到Accounts> Sign in & Security page来访问内置的安全工具。作为本练习的一部分，您将完成一份调查问卷，要求您查看一些信息。
5]密切关注网络钓鱼攻击
网络钓鱼(Phishing)是一种社会工程攻击形式，攻击者将窃取您的密码和凭据，伪装成合法网站。例如，网络钓鱼网站看起来与实际网站非常相似。然而，它只不过是一个凭证窃取机器。
Gmail通常不会要求您输入凭据，即使它确实确保该网站是合法的。注意拼写错误或语法错误，如果没有，您总能发现URL中的差异。我建议您不要在社交媒体上发布个人详细信息。
6]加密Gmail电子邮件
加密是天赐的安全解决方案。通过适当的加密，可以确保只有收件人才能阅读邮件。换句话说，这项技术就像钥匙和锁一样工作。只有拥有锁钥匙的人才能打开它。以下是查看电子邮件是否加密的方法。
- 开始撰写消息
- 在添加(Add)收件人字段中，检查右侧的锁定图标
- 此图标将显示用户的加密级别
- 点击(Click)图标获取详细信息
7]检查最近的安全事件
这是检查您的Google帐户活动的最佳方式。此功能只不过是一个高级日志，可让您检查Google登录活动。最近的安全事件会与时间戳和位置一起填充您的所有登录信息。要访问此功能，您需要转到Google 个人资料照片(Google Profile Photo)并点击Account。否则，您只需单击此链接即可访问最近的安全事件。
把它包起来
我们已经看到大量关于Gmail用户遭到大规模攻击的报告。这些严厉的攻击可以是网络钓鱼、使用恶意软件和利用漏洞的形式。根据最近的一份报告，91% 的网络攻击(Cyber Attacks)始于网络钓鱼电子邮件。不用说，用户保护自己免受此类攻击很重要，在本文中，我们将告诉您如何操作。
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How to secure Gmail account from hackers and intruders
Many us use Gmail for our day to day communication needs. Google offered a bouquet of other services like Gdrive and this helped the email service get a lot of new users. In today’s day and age, we take services like Gmail for granted. Despite the convenience what we don’t realize is that like all the other things on the internet email is susceptible to attacks and hackers. In this article, we explain how you can safeguard your Gmail from hackers and other malicious elements.
How to secure Gmail account from hackers
- Strong Password
- Use 2FA or 2-Step Verification
- Set a Recovery Phone and Email
- Complete the Gmail security checklist
- Keep an eye on Phishing attempts
- Encrypt Gmail emails
- When suspicious check recent security events.
1] Strong Password
Remembering a password is tough, but that is no excuse for using a weak password. I know of people who use their date of birth as password. Hackers use sophisticated tools that try to break into your Gmail account by formulating a combination of passwords. So its time you change your password to something that is not easy to decipher.
I would suggest using password managers. It is wise to ensure you don’t use the same password on more than one site and it would be great if you can use a custom phrase as your password. In the end, your password should be a combination of alphanumeric characters and should rank high in difficulty.
2] Use 2FA or 2-Step Verification
Most of the apps/services these days offer two-factor authentication, but not many of us seem to be interested. With the help of two-factor authentication, you will be able to better safeguard your account while logging from a public network. Attackers will not be able to hack since they don’t have access to the OTP that is sent to your phone. Enable the two-factor authentication by heading over to this link.
You can also set your personal computer as trusted so that you don’t have to go through two-factor authentication. Typically the code is sent via SMS, Google’s Mobile app or voice call.
3] Set a Recovery Phone and Email
This is a very important step. Setting up recovery phone and email not only helps you to recover forgotten password, but it also warns you of suspicious activities. The warning system sends alert on both SMS and email. The alert is usually sent when your account is synced to a new device or opened from a new location.
4] Complete the Gmail security checklist
Did you know Gmail has a security checklist? I just found out, and it seems super useful. The built-in security tool can be accessed by heading over to Accounts> Sign in & Security page. As part of this exercise, you will be walked through a questionnaire that asks you to review some information.
5] Keep an eye on phishing attacks
Phishing is a form of social engineering attack wherein the attacker will steal your password and credentials disguising themselves as a legit site. For example, a phishing site will look very much similar to the actual website. However, it is nothing more than a credential-stealing machine.
Gmail doesn’t usually ask you to enter credentials, even if it does make sure that the website is legit. Lookout for typo’s or grammatical error, if not you can always spot the difference in the URL. I would advise you to refrain from posting personal details on social media.
6] Encrypt Gmail Emails
Encryption is a godsend security solution. With encryption in place, one can ensure that only recipient gets to read the message. In other words, this technology works like key and lock. Only those who have the key to the lock can open it. Here is how you can see whether an email is encrypted or not.
- Start composing a message
- In the Add recipient field check for a lock icon in the right
- This icon will show the user’s encryption level
- Click on the icon to get the details
7] Check Recent Security events
This is the best way to check what your Google account has been up to. This feature is nothing but an advanced log that lets you check Google login activities. The recent security events populate all your login alongside the timestamp and location. To access this feature, you need to go to Google Profile Photo and click on Account. Else, you can simply click on this link to access recent security events.
Wrapping it up
We have already come across numerous reports that speak of large scale attack on Gmail users. These scathing attacks can be in the form of phishing, using malware and exploiting vulnerabilities. According to a recent report, 91% of Cyber Attacks start with a phishing email. Needless to say, it is important for the users to safeguard themselves from such attacks and in this article, we will tell you how.
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