Stay Alert! Google Chats will now protect you THIS way
Google Chats will now shield you from hackers! Google has announced that from now on you will find a warning notification in Google Chats about potential phishing and malware attacks directed at them. This tweak in Google Chat app is the latest attempt to combat phishing attacks and other forms of hacking attempts.
"In Google Chat, you’ll see banners warning against potential phishing and malware messages coming from users with personal Google Accounts," Google said in a blog post. Google further added that these warning banners which help protect users against malicious actors, keeping data safe, are already available in Gmail and Google Drive. Google Chat has recently replaced Hangouts as the messaging tool and now has a new protection tool. Also Read: Do you have these apps banned from iPhones and Android phones? Delete them now
In Gmail, these warning banners are displayed when users respond to emails coming from outside the organisation to inform you about the authenticity of the email or sender. But now, Android warning banners will also be displayed when you receive any new messages from external recipients. Though, admins of an organisation can turn these specific warning labels on or off for their respective organizations. Also read: Forget internet, here is how to use Google Maps offline
Recently, at its 2022 I/O developer conference, Google discussed several security measures that have been implemented to enhance the safety of the users. This includes warnings against potential security issues as well as recommendations to fix them. Besides these, Google also introduced other plans for security measures, such as expanded two-step verification, ad customization, and other data security. This will help users to
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