Google Docs issues warning message about potentially harmful links (Photo: EP)
In the new update, Google Implement warnings to warn users about potentially malicious links located in files Move on From the web.
The technology company announced that this modality will help people avoid falling into the phishing trap or other social engineering strategy that can be risky.
In the coming weeks Warning Banner or Message in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings Before opening a potentially dangerous link from users. That is, the ad will not appear when there are secure links in the documents, so if a warning is not displayed, the document will most likely be credible.
Google recalled that they had previously stated that it would Warning banners for potentially harmful or dangerous files Google Drive And that they are now continuing to file-level warnings.
Reference image with yellow warning banner (Photo: Google)
“We are issuing these warnings at the file level; In the future, if you open a Google Docs, Sheets or Slides file on the web, you will see these warnings. “
This exercise will help people Protect yourself from potential scammers Who used google files to post malicious links. Earlier warnings only appeared on Drive and in the coming weeks they will also be available on the web.
Probably in 2020 Wired Noted that there were several Scams in various Google sharing and collaboration features Display malicious files for unsuspecting or unsuspecting users.
The technology said that the module would be used by administrators and users with individual profiles and that this setting could not be configured because it would appear by default. Will be available To all customers Google WorkspaceAlso for G Suite Basic and Business users.
Google continues to add security features (Photo: Google Docs)
It currently applies to fast release domains, But for most users it will show up within 15 days.
Last month, Google announced a In operation Documents Designed to make it easier for you to use your word processor to write email.
This is an email template that those involved can save from Google Docs. Once the content is ready, write @email on a blank page or select “Email Project”.
Google Docs. (Photo: Google)
The email template will be added automatically so you can get started. This obviously includes email, your recipient ID, subject line, and text. When you’re ready to send, Click the Gmail icon to the left To open a mail service.
This feature seems to be the most useful feature for email where few people can contribute, Allows everyone to collaborate on Google Docs to edit them And post comments and suggestions.
Of course, there is nothing stopping you from copying and pasting text between the two Google services above, but the goal is Smart canvas Is to facilitate switching between similar products.
Google says the email compilation feature it announced last month will be available to all users of the Google Workspace, as well as Who uses previous plans G Suite Basic and Business.
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