From helpnetsecurity.com
![Google Advanced Protection features](https://img2.helpnetsecurity.com/posts2020/Google-app-2020.jpg)
In late 2017, Google decided to provide additional security for those who are at an elevated risk of targeted attacks – e.g., journalists, human rights and civil society activists, campaign staffers, people in abusive relationships, etc. – and are willing to trade off a bit of convenience for more protection.