Oh, we all have received many such messages before to stop sending large amounts of money. They’ve found a new playground: One advantage we found in using Google Drive is the elimination of the need for classroom storage space for hard copy materials, this space can be used for more useful materials. Is. Spammers are attempting to compromise users’ suspicions by sending pop-ups containing malware links expecting you to click. However, Google also guarantees us that only the file is unlocked for editing so that nothing associated with it can be visited.
Not only is this “novel spam attack” multi-targeted, but users have also reported that such files need to be approved. Google’s response? Open carefully! Unlike files, links can be phishing that can trick you into revealing personal data like your email and other passwords or even download malware.
The good news: Google is mainly thinking about fighting back. They can stop and filter spam before you even get the notification. Of course, like all such guidance systems, there is the possibility that it may fail.
Havel opens this section by asking for advice from the audience. It’s all about vigilance. Whether it’s done in a browser or on a mobile device, reporting a spam file is a simple process. This is the last stop, right-click the “Report” icon (on mobile, right-click on the pop-up for desktop). Google will ask the reason why exactly you are reporting it and will allow the option to block permanently from this point onwards.
Furthermore, Google Drive is confidently equipped with its built-in security measures. The Dedefined Spam folder does not accept fake files while the “Block” function ensures that unwanted persons do not gain unauthorized access. Anyone can use it for free. Additionally, it also sends you messages of your mistakes if your files violate their policies. This helps you avoid sending unwanted emails.
Bottom-line? It is especially important to take security measures with links attached to a Drive file as you would in an email. Keeping your online space safe is our top concern, so, report suspicious files to us, and take advantage of the tools we provide to protect yourself.
started sending all these scam google drive links to google lol idk if they know but there’s a severe uptick in scammers phishing using google drive links.
y’all be careful engaging with drive links. if you don’t know them delete it or report it as spam
— Juda (Joseph) 🇭🇹🇵🇦 (@alejhay) March 14, 2024
