Google Drive Gets New Ransomware Detection Feature

Google Drive for desktop gets AI-powered ransomware detection

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 launches AI ransomware detection in Drive desktop, trained on millions of attack samples

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 anti-ransomware feature for its Drive desktop utility, designed to stop file-encrypting malware even after it has breached a system.Read Entire Article

Google Drive Gets AI-Powered Ransomware Detection

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.

Google Drive gets new ransomware detection feature

: Stopping the spread isn't the same as stopping attacks, period

Google's Latest AI Ransomware Defense Only Goes So Far

Google has launched a new AI-based protection in Drive for desktop that can shut down an attack before it spreads—but its benefits have their limits.

New feature rolled out to keep Google users worldwide safe from ransomware attacks

The update comes on the heels of a global surge in ransomware incidents and malware infection in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.