Google engineers have disclosed that 90 percent of Gmail users are vulnerable to cyber attacks, as only less than 10 percent of active Gmail users have enabled two-factor authentication.
This is despite the growing rate of sophisticated cyber threats globally.
According to Google engineers, compromised passwords are the top way hackers gain access to accounts, urging all users to implement two-factor authentication immediately, saying the two-factor authentication has proven to be one of the most effective ways to protect online accounts given that compromised passwords are the top way attackers gain access to accounts.
Apart from the two-steps factor authentication, Google has made a number of other efforts to improve security for its users.
In January 2017, the company announced new layers of enterprise-grade security controls for “G Suite” to give users more control and visibility over sensitive information. In October last year, it rolled out the “Advanced Protection Programme” that offers better defenses against phishing, accidental data sharing and fraudulent account access for executives and professionals in fields where confidential information is shared online.