Chapter 18
Securing Your Chromebook
IN THIS CHAPTER
Protecting your Chromebook from thieves, prying eyes, and eavesdroppers
Keeping hackers out of your Chromebook
Managing and protecting your login credentials
Controlling who can access your Chromebook
In the context of computers and the internet, countless cybercriminal organizations, gangs, and lone hackers lurk with the intention of pilfering, stealing, defacing, and destroying — for profit, enjoyment, and because they can. Doubtlessly, you’ve heard about breaches, small and large, and ransomware, viruses, and other issues.
The good news is that you have a Chromebook! Chromebooks are not targeted like Windows, Macs, Android phones, and iPhones. Chromebooks themselves are pretty secure and are fitted with the latest safeguards. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to be careful. Cybercriminals have many ways to try to trick people out of information and money.
Sometimes increased usability can mean increased security concerns. The more protection you put in place, the more hassle there is. You can add or remove as much security ...
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