Google has begun rolling out a new AI-powered security feature for Google Drive desktop, which will automatically pause file syncing when it detects a ransomware attack to minimize impact.

Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop Your email has been sent Google is deploying an update to Drive for desktop that uses AI to analyze files for abnormal ...

When the tool detects potentially malicious activity, you’ll get a notification and be able to roll back your files. ...

Now, when Drive detects a ransomware attack, it pauses cloud syncing to prevent the attack from spreading and offers an alternative way to download older, unaffected versions of files.

Drive for desktop is leveraging an AI model to identify attempts to bulk encrypt or corrupt files. Trained on millions of real-world ransomware samples, this detection engine is “continuously ...

Google added AI ransomware protection to Drive for Desktop. It spots attacks early, pauses syncing, and lets users restore files for free.

Google on Tuesday rolled out a new AI tool in Drive for desktop that it says will pause syncing to limit ransomware damage, but it won't stop attacks outright.

As this risk is growing, Google is introducing an AI-powered system in Drive for desktop that can detect ransomware activity early and help users recover before the damage spirals out of control.

Google believes that the constantly evolving ransomware threat requires a novel approach to prevention and detection. To that end, the company has announced a new AI-powered ...

Google has introduced an AI-powered ransomware detection feature to its commercial Google Workspace plans, aiming to identify and halt potential attacks in real-time.

Starting today, commercial Google Workspace plans include a new, real-time ransomware detection feature that they claim can help organizations identify attacks, stop their spread, and recover quickly.

Google Drive will be able to detect malware that corrupts files en-masse on Mac and Windows operating systems.