Google Workspace Changes

Ransomware detection and file restoration for Google Drive is now generally available with improved malware detection.

Google Workspace has made ransomware detection and file restoration capabilities generally available for eligible Google Drive customers. This security feature helps protect user files by detecting suspicious files potentially impacted by ransomware and enables users to quickly restore previous safe versions. The updated AI model detects 14 times more infections than the beta version, offering more comprehensive protection. Admins can track ransomware alerts in the Admin console, view impacted users and files, and receive email notifications, while users receive desktop notifications and can easily bulk restore files.

Bulk file restoration for Google Drive is now generally available.

Google Drive now allows users to bulk restore multiple files to a previous version, enabling them to recover data after a ransomware attack without paying a ransom. This feature is available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts.

Ransomware detection for Google Drive is now generally available.

Google Drive has launched general availability for ransomware detection. When Google Drive for desktop is installed, the system will automatically pause file syncing if ransomware is detected, notifying the user via a desktop alert and the administrator through the Admin console security center and email.