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Google Drive Desktop Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Detection

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Google has expanded its AI-powered ransomware detection feature for Google Drive desktop to all paying users, now enabled by default for business, enterprise, education, and frontline Google Workspace licenses. The updated AI model detects 14x more infections than during its beta phase, providing faster and more comprehensive protection. When ransomware is detected, file syncing pauses immediately, safeguarding cloud-stored documents while local files may still be encrypted. Users receive email and admin console alerts, along with detailed restoration instructions to recover affected files. IT administrators retain the ability to disable the feature via the Google Admin console.

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  1. 01.10.2025 18:10 2 articles · 6mo ago

    Google Drive desktop introduces AI-powered ransomware detection

    Google Drive ransomware detection reaches general availability and is now enabled by default for all paying Google Workspace users, including business, enterprise, education, and frontline licenses. The feature's AI model detects 14x more ransomware infections than during beta, enabling faster and more comprehensive protection. Detection triggers immediate sync pausing to protect cloud-stored documents, even if local files are encrypted. Users receive email alerts and notifications in the Google Admin console, while IT administrators can disable the feature via the Admin console under Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Drive and Docs > Malware and Ransomware.

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