Ever wondered why "Sign in with Google" never asks for your Gmail password?
Here's the security magic happening in milliseconds:
1. Site redirects you to Google
2. Google verifies your identity
3. Google sends back a time-limited token (not your password)
4. Site validates token and logs you in
Simple process. Complex implications.
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