GOOGLE has announced a new feature that flags suspicious files on Drive, and advises users to not ignore the warnings.
The tech giant’s latest security measure comes in the form of a warning banner that alerts users of a potentially dangerous file on Drive, according to a Google statement.
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The alerts are displayed as a large yellow banner at the top of the page after a user has clicked on a link, but before the file is downloaded.
Google launched the new feature on Thursday, after announcing it last year at the Google Cloud Next conference in San Francisco.
The Drive feature will be rolling out gradually over the next 15 days.
Individuals and companies will have access to the security tool on Google Workspace, G Suite Basic, and Business, as well.
A similar type of feature has already been available across Drive platforms such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings.
Google wrote that the enhanced security measure is meant to serve as “additional protection to safeguard against abusive content,” according to the official statement.
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The warning banner will also notify users if a suspicious file might be attempting to steal their personal information.
The tech behemoth hopes the new measures will protect users and companies from potentially dangerous attacks stemming from malware, phishing, and ransomware.
Google mentioned that the tool does not require end-user settings as it is enabled by default.
Similarly, there is no admin control for the feature.
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