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Index
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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