Google update looks to help you spot Workspace phishing scams
Google Workspace apps will help you spot when you’re facing phishing attacks
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Googleis adding new updates to itsonline collaborationplatform to detect and protect from security threats such as phishing attacks.
The upgrade toGoogle Workspaceshould provide more information on who is tagging you in comments or questions in a file.
This means that whenever you are mentioned in a comment on aGoogle Docsdocument, Sheets spreadsheet or Slides slideshow, it should be easier to spot that the notification is legitimate.
Phishing protection
Previously, only the name of the commenter was included in email alerts sent to a user after they had been mentioned in a comment. Google says that in order to provide more security and insight, it will now also include the commenter’s email address, showing they are a legitimate user.
“We hope that by providing this additional information, this will help you feel more confident that you’re receiving a legitimate notification rather than a spam or phishing attempt by a bad actor,” the company noted in ablog postannouncing the news.
The feature is rolling out now, and is available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers, and users with personal Google accounts.
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The move is the latest addition from Google Workspace to improve security for its users. The company addedend-to-end encryptionto the platform back in June 2021 in what was a slightly late move, but one that added a significant protection boost for its entire software collection.
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This launch also saw Google enabling businesses to set up their own in-house key service, enabling them to take charge of their encryption keys.
The company is also looking to draw in more new users with the launch ofWorkspace Migrate, which offers an easier way for admins to assess and plan migration projects to its platform.
This includes looking to move a large amount of enterprise data, such as that fromMicrosoftExchange, Microsoft OneDrive, file shares, and Box migrations.
Mike Moore is Deputy Editor at TechRadar Pro. He has worked as a B2B and B2C tech journalist for nearly a decade, including at one of the UK’s leading national newspapers and fellow Future title ITProPortal, and when he’s not keeping track of all the latest enterprise and workplace trends, can most likely be found watching, following or taking part in some kind of sport.
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