Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Who is this book for?

The Student

The Jobseeker

A Small Business

A Charity

How should I use this book?

What services does Google offer?

Gmail

Drive

Docs

Sheets

Slides

Forms

Drawing

Why do I need to protect my account?

How do hackers benefit financially?

Chapter Summary

Chapter 2 Passwords

Choosing your password

Changing your password

Chapter Summary

Chapter 3 Two-factor Authentication

How to setup 2-step verification on Google

Backup access

Security Keys (FIDO)

How do I get a security key

Setting up Google to use your key

How do I use a Security Key

Using Google Services on your mobile device(s)

Accessing 2-step authentication after setup

Using an Android app to gain verification codes

Chapter Summary

Chapter 4 Protecting your account away from home

Use your own devices where possible

Use sites that connect with https

Don’t trust free Wi-Fi

VPN Services

In-private browsing

Always log out

Consider not taking your device

Chapter Summary

Chapter 5 Other ways to protect your account

Adding recovery information

Recovery email

Recovery Phone

Codes

Let Google know where you live

Delete your account

Chapter Summary

Chapter 6 Phishing and scams

Recognizing spam, scams and phishing emails

It’s too good to be true

Your friend is on vacation and asks you for money

A stranger sob story

An email sent to yourself

Bad grammar and spelling

Bank emails

The unsubscribe link

Information you should never share

Your mother’s maiden name

Social Security number

Birth date

Your pet’s name

Chapter Summary

Chapter 7 What to do if your Google account is hacked

Check your back up access information

Change your password

Setting up 2-step verification

Check your sent mail

Chapter Summary

Glossary

Index

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