Google Advanced Protection is prevention for future election and celebrity hacks.
Many internet giants offer security measures like two-factor authentication (which you should really use) to keep your account safe from hackers. But there are a handful of people who are so valuable as targets that hackers will go after them specifically — say, election campaign managers. And Google wants to do something about it. It’s introducing the previously rumored Advanced Protection Program, an extra layer of security for people who virtually expect cyberattacks. Sign up and you’ll put restrictions on your account that will be borderline onerous, but could be vital when you know you’re facing a serious threat.
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