You can find apps that store photos, videos and even faxes in Google Drive in the Chrome Web Store. Think of Google Drive as a backend platform – while it can simply store files, it’s also designed to act as a storage subsystem for applications (Google Apps, for example, now uses Google Drive instead of the defunct Google Documents). Things you can do include adding a security question, use of your mobile phone, and most importantly, setting up an alternate email address. You can setup account recovery options which will allow you to regain control of your Google Account. Google Drive users should be more concerned than anyone, especially if they’re uploading identity-theft grade files like tax returns or insurance documents.įortunately, losing control of your account isn’t the end of the world. It can happen – let’s say you lost control of your account to a third party (you left your account logged into on a public computer, forgot to lock your computer, someone guessed your password). Tip #2: Setup recovery on your Google Account Google’s short DIY on how to setup two-step verification can be found here. Why? If someone tries to hack your account they’ll need your password AND your phone. It doesn’t add much time to the login process and is infinitely more secure.

Once enabled you’ll have to enter not only your password but a second code Google sends to your mobile phone via text message. Two-step verification is one of the surest ways to secure your Google Account (which gives you access to Google Drive, of course). The biggest risk to your data is your credentials, which for most of us is an easily guessed password.

But what kind of risks do you face by uploading your data to the cloud? We address Google Drive-specific security issues below.

Google Drive is integrated into many Google applications including Google Apps and lets you access your information from just about anywhere – including mobile devices.

Google Drive is more than just an online place to stash files.

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