Google Drive for Desktop Adds AI Security to Stop Ransomware Attacks

Do you have concerns about ransomware attacking your files? We've got some good news for you! Google Drive for desktop has added AI-based ransomware detection, which means it can detect ransomware attacks at the earliest stage to prevent your important files from being corrupted, by stopping syncing.

How It Works​

Google has built an intelligent AI based on millions of examples in real-life of ransomware. It observes your files and can determine whether something is not right. If it detects a potential problem, Drive will pause syncing, immediately, to give you direction, and prevent the infection from spreading.

• The AI adapts and learns any new types of ransomware quickly.
• You will receive alerts on your computer as well as email notifications and warnings.
• You will be able to restore your files simply and easily from Drive's web interface.

Who Can Use It?​

This service will be enabled by default for everyone using Windows or Mac. Here are a few things you should know:

• You will need Google Drive version 114, or newer.
• It is valid for Google Workspace Business, Enterprise, Education, Frontline accounts, plus personal Google accounts.
• You can still restore files even if you have not received an alert - if you access through Workspace or a personal account.

Significance​

Ransomware has the potential to lock or destroy all of your files in a matter of minutes. As a result of Google’s use of AI, Drive protects files automatically. It's like having a security guard 24/7, keeping a watchful eye on your documents.

Other cloud services like OneDrive and Dropbox, also protect files, but the difference is to speed of which Google’s AI adapts, allowing normal users to recover files without calling for extra third-party software.

My Perspective​

I love Google Drive because it is so easy to use, but now I love it even more thanks to the peace of mind protecting my files from ransomware. Doesn't that make you feel better knowing the super-intelligent AI is watching out for your files?

In Closing,​

With AI detecting ransomware in Google Drive, threats are caught early, pausing all syncs, and you can easily restore your files. Whether you use Drive for your job or for personal things, make sure you update the app. You don't want to wish that you had this feature once the ransomware actually hits.