The Advanced Protection Programme safeguards users with high visibility and sensitive information from targeted online attacks. New protections are automatically added to defend against today’s wide range of threats.
Protects your account from phishing
Gmail blocks over 10 crore phishing attempts every day. But sophisticated phishing tactics can trick the most savvy users into giving their sign-in credentials to hackers. Advanced Protection requires you to use a passkey or a security key to verify your identity and sign in to your Google Account. And unauthorised users will not be able to sign in without them, even if they know your username and password.
Provides extra protection from harmful downloads
Safe Browsing on Chrome protects 4 billion devices against risky sites, and Advanced Protection performs even more stringent checks before each download. It flags, or even blocks you from downloading, files that may be harmful. Only app installations from verified stores, like Google Play Store and your device manufacturer’s app store, are allowed.
Keeps your personal information secure
When you sign up to new apps or services, you’re often asked to give access to your information in your Google Account, like your contacts, location, or Drive. Google Accounts come with built-in protections and check over 100 crore saved passwords for breaches every day. But some attackers can impersonate a legitimate third-party to gain access to information. Advanced Protection allows only Google apps and verified third-party apps to access your Google Account data, and only with your permission.
Quickly enroll with a passkey or any FIDO® compliant security key, like the Google Titan Security Key. Learn more.
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