Google has made its AI-powered Google Drive ransomware detection generally available and enabled it by default for paid Google Workspace customers. The feature pauses desktop file syncing when ransomware is detected, notifies users and admins, and provides guided file recovery through the Drive restoration tool. #GoogleDrive #GoogleWorkspace
Keypoints
- Google Drive’s AI ransomware detection is now generally available and on by default for eligible Google Workspace licenses.
- The feature immediately pauses desktop file syncing when ransomware-encrypted files are detected and alerts users and admins.
- Drive-stored documents are protected and can be restored using the Drive restoration tool, though local device files may still be encrypted.
- Google’s updated AI model reportedly detects 14x more infections than during the beta, improving speed and coverage.
- Admins can disable detection in the Admin console and must deploy Drive for desktop v.114+ for detection alerts; OneDrive and Dropbox offer comparable features.