Google's new feature warns about suspicious files on Drive

Google's new feature warns about suspicious files on Drive

AgenciesUpdated: Sunday, January 23, 2022, 09:01 PM IST
article-image
Google saidGoogle Drive will now start displaying a warning banner when you are about to download and open a potentially dubious document, image, or any type of file, reports Android Central. |

Google has introduced a new security feature to drive to help users stay on top of potentially malicious files, according to reports.

Reports said that Google Drive will now start displaying a warning banner when you are about to download and open a potentially dubious document, image, or any type of file, reports Android Central.

The new feature is rolling out across all Google Workspace, G Suite Basic and G Suite Business tiers.

Users will recognise the security alert if they have been using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drawings.

(With inputs from IANS)

RECENT STORIES

Govt Says In Regular Consultation With Textile Exporters To Assess US Tariff Impact

Govt Says In Regular Consultation With Textile Exporters To Assess US Tariff Impact

RBI May Pause Rate Cuts, Maintain Neutral Stance Amid New CPI Series: Report

RBI May Pause Rate Cuts, Maintain Neutral Stance Amid New CPI Series: Report

SBI Signals Rethink On Housing Construction Finance, Links Cheaper Loans To Transparency

SBI Signals Rethink On Housing Construction Finance, Links Cheaper Loans To Transparency

BSE Proposes Daily Cap On Free Order Messages, Charges Beyond 10-Crore Limit

BSE Proposes Daily Cap On Free Order Messages, Charges Beyond 10-Crore Limit

RBI Compounds FEMA Violations By Genpact India, Ends ED Proceedings

RBI Compounds FEMA Violations By Genpact India, Ends ED Proceedings