- In the past few years, there has been a rise in targeted hijacking towards the online accounts of politicians and other high-profile figures.
- In response, Google launched an Advanced Protection Program last October and works with politicians and campaigns to protect them from spear phishing, or when hijackers attack a specific person or organization.
- Guemmy Kim, product manager of Google's Account Security Team, also offers tips for people to secure their accounts.
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Here's how security engineers at Google have been protecting politicians during election season
During election season, politicians and campaigns are especially vulnerable to hacking and spear phishing. Here's are some security tips from Google.
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