Google has released a new two-step verification process to help deter computer hackers from accessing email accounts and other Google services.

This will require users to enter a six digit code after having entered their password when logging on from a different device. The six digit code will be sent to the users mobile phone.

This feature will be rolled out initially to companies and government agencies that use Google services for email and other applications.

It is expected that in the next few months users of Google’s free Email service Gmail will have the option of enabling this feature.