Google has announced a phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication (MFA) for all Google Cloud accounts as part of efforts to combat phishing and data theft. This initiative, which aims to enhance security for users worldwide, is set to be fully implemented by the end of 2025. The change will not affect consumer accounts. According to Google-owned cybersecurity company Mandiant, phishing and stolen credentials are the top attack vectors for cloud environments, which has led to the decision. Approximately 70% of Google users have already adopted MFA.
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