During the Google I/O event, which took place last Wednesday, the 10th, the company revealed its plans to launch several additional security resources, aiming to offer a better protection to the users that use the products and services of the Google. One such feature is the ability to check whether a user's email address has been exposed on the dark web.
Along with protection against cybercriminals, spam protections for Google Drive and improvements to deleting search history in Google Maps were announced. These initiatives aim to strengthen user security and provide a more protected experience when using Google services.
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Over the next few weeks, therefore, Google will roll out the “dark web reporting” feature to all Gmail accounts in the United States. This feature will allow users to check whether their email address has been exposed on the dark web, offering advice and guidance on how to beef up their online security. Check out the news!
Google beefs up security against the dark web
Personal information such as email addresses can end up on the dark web due to permissive data breaches. This information is also valuable to criminals. When security breaches occur on services and platforms, user data can be compromised and information can be leaked to the dark web.
In this clandestine internet environment, this information can be sold or exchanged between cybercriminals. The dark web data leak protection tool was only available to Google One users in the US. Now, the company expands the feature to other users.
It is part of Google's plans, too, to expand protection to other countries. In addition to greater protection against data leakage, Google is making it simpler to delete your Google Maps search history. Previously, users could already clear their search history from the "Web & App Activity" tab in their account settings.
The expansion also extends Gmail's spam protections to Google Drive, giving users a new view that helps them control what they consider to be spam. This new view will allow Drive to automatically identify suspicious or unwanted files, preventing users from inadvertently accessing unwanted or abusive content.
These were the tools announced by Google to improve user experience in Gmail, Maps and Drive. Are you excited about the expansion?
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