Google Gives 5 Tips for Staying Safe on the Web

Here are some ways to improve your security when using Google products:

1. Choose strong, unique passwords. Create strong passwords for your online accounts and keep them to yourself. Don't use the same password on different websites, especially for important accounts like your email and online bank. Remember: a good password contains a combination of numbers, characters and case-sensitive letters, so it can't easily be guessed. You should aim to change your passwords about twice a year.

2. Enable 2-step verification for your Google account. If you use Google services like Gmail, enable 2-Step Verification on your account settings page. When you sign in, you'll enter both your password and a code you get from your phone. That way, someone who steals your password can't access your account without the extra code.

3. Install software, browser and OS updates right away. Always update your operating system, browsers and software as soon as a new version is available. Software updates often contain important security fixes. The longer you wait, the longer your computer may be vulnerable.

4. Be wary of suspicious emails and offers. Be careful of suspicious websites, offers or emails - even if it looks like they are from friends. Never enter your password on an unfamiliar site after following a link in an email or chat message. Instead, go to the real website directly, by typing the proper web address.

5. Regularly scan your computer with a trusted, up-to-date antivirus program. Watch out for fake anti-virus programs that may try to trick you into downloading them by using scary-looking pop-up windows.

To learn more about protecting yourself on the web, please visit www.google.com/help/security/.

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