Google Drive for desktop on macOS and Windows is adding AI-powered ransomware detection that can stop syncing and allows for easy file restore. This new approach complements antivirus software.

Think Google Drive is just for sharing documents? The cloud storage service includes powerful backup capabilities that can protect virtually any file type on your computer. I used to think Google ...

Google is finally rolling out its new ransomware detection and file restoration features for Google Drive. Both of these features were initially released in beta in September last year, and now ...

Windows 8/8.1 users need to upgrade if they want to keep using the Google Drive desktop app beyond August this year. The Google Drive desktop app is useful for ensuring your files are kept in sync ...

Google has updated Drive for desktop with a new recovery tool to restore missing files. The update comes after users reported lost Google Drive files owing to a bug in November. Google Drive users ...

Backup feature ending: Google will remove Google Photos backup support from the Drive desktop app on August 10, 2026, with new folder setups blocked from June 15. Alternative options: Users can switch ...

Google has begun rolling out a new AI-powered security feature for Google Drive desktop, which will automatically pause file syncing when it detects a ransomware attack to minimize impact. While this ...