From PC World: If you use Google Drive, your cloud-stored files will now be protected against ransomware. That’s peace of mind against extortion.
Google began beta testing a new Google Drive feature that scans for ransomware in September of last year. Now, the company has announced via this Google Workspace Updates blog post that it’s now rolling out the “ransomware detection” and “file restoration” features to all.
If you have the desktop version of Google Drive installed on your computer, Google Drive will automatically pause cloud syncing of your files whenever the app detects ransomware.
Regular users will be greeted by a warning box about ransomware and what they should do next. If you encounter ransomware on your work computer, IT administrators will also be alerted via email.
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