

JavaScript shows up in a lot of attacks, and we don't want anybody becoming complacent. Google can’t do any of this without JavaScript up and running, so moving forward you’ll have to switch it on. If they flag certain unusual activity, such as logins from another country, they’ll request additional verification. If someone manages to obtain your password and tries to sign in as you, Google runs some checks.

Google accounts have a whole variety of safety measures to keep would-be compromisers out.

Why has the drawbridge come up? In a nutshell, to keep you safe from the many scams and attacks aimed at Google users. This could be frustrating for some users, given how much important data can be stored in a Google account. When using the Google sign-in page, you won't get any further if you have JavaScript disabled. It’s now a core slice of the Google login pie, and you will absolutely have to try a slice. It ticks away in the background alongside cascading style sheets and HTML for a solid browsing experience. It’s a programming language used for all sorts of interactive effects in games and basic operations like logins. If you use websites such as portals or social media platforms, you likely run into JavaScript all the time. Want to use some of those comprehensive security enhancements for your account? Then JavaScript must be enabled, or you won’t be able to log in. JavaScript is now your forever friend. Recently, Google went about improving this analysis and now requires JavaScript in order to run their assessment. Why? When your username and password are entered on Google’s sign-in page, Google runs a risk assessment and only allows the sign-in if nothing looks suspicious. Google users: In news that may sound alarming, it is now a requirement for you to enable JavaScript.
