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Posted on Friday July 07, 2017 | online ads, google, coalition for better ads, chrome ad blocker, ad filter
Pop-up ads and videos can easily turn people away from a website. Google knows this and has come up with a solution set to launch early next year. With that in mind, here's everything you need to know about Chrome's ad blocker.
Posted on Wednesday July 05, 2017 | mobile applications, ios 11, google, apple, android
Apple's iOS 11 will be released later this year, but many Android users might not willingly trade in their device for an iPhone. Even with its key productivity features like Files, drag-and-drop functionality, a more enterprise-friendly user interface, and sleek new design changes, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system is missing a few important tools that many Android users can't live without.
Posted on Monday July 03, 2017 | security, search, results, records, protection, privacy, policy, medical, google, cybercrime
Modern-day cyber criminals utilize every resource possible to launch attacks, one of which has been publicly available until now. Google had just overhauled its personal information policy, especially for the healthcare industry, resulting in the removal of private medical records from its search results.
Posted on Monday June 19, 2017 | security, safe browsing, phishing, machine learning, google, gmail, external reply warnings, click time warning, anti phishing
Cybercriminals have been relentless throughout 2017. In the past couple of months, hackers discovered new malware strains and software vulnerabilities that have overwhelmed thousands of businesses worldwide. But despite these new attacks, hackers still have an old, yet effective trick up their sleeves: phishing scams. To this day, sending fraudulent emails to steal sensitive information or spread a virus is still being used by the most advanced hackers. Luckily Google rolled out some new security features for Gmail users.
Posted on Monday May 15, 2017 | machine learning, google drive, google apps, google, gmail, g suite
Did you know that the applications you use learn something new about you every day? If you're using any of the G Suite applications, their machine learning algorithms -- a set of mechanisms that study usage patterns -- derive data based on your work patterns and frequently used files, and then make sensible suggestions accordingly. Don't worry about your system's security, as this is just part of Google's efforts to enhance the overall user experience.
Posted on Wednesday May 10, 2017 | phishing, oauth, google, gmail, fancy bear, cybersecurity
As the technology that recognizes and thwarts malware becomes more advanced, hackers are finding it much easier to trick overly trusting humans to do their dirty work for them. Known as social engineering, it's a dangerous trend that is becoming increasingly prevalent. Read on to educate yourself on how to avoid the most recent scam and those that came before it.