Subj : Google wants you to help it spot dark web scams using Gmail
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu May 11 2023 11:30:03

Google wants you to help it spot dark web scams using Gmail

Date:
Thu, 11 May 2023 10:14:17 +0000

Description:
Gmail dark web monitoring, a spam view in Drive, and AI browsing security are 
all coming to Google and Android users.

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Alongside a series of new hardware and software announcements at Google I/O 
2023 , the company has released more details on several security features set 
to arrive in the near future, including the expansion of its Gmail dark web 
monitoring service. 

Having initially launched to Google One subscribers in the US just a few 
weeks ago, access to the email service provider s dark web report is set to 
expand to all US customers with a Gmail inbox in the next few weeks. 

With the tool, Google can scan the dark web for things like your name, 
address, email address, phone number, and Social Security number. Dark web 
monitoring on Gmail 

In March 2023, the company began rolling out dark web monitoring to Google 
One customers, starting with the $1.99-per-month 100GB plan. While the VPN 
remains the preserve of paid plans, dark web monitoring is set for a US-wide 
rollout to all customers. 

While the company hasnt shared any specific details, a broader international 
rollout is also expected to follow. Read more 

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Having carried out a check, customers whose information has been found on the 
dark web can follow a series of Googles steps to secure their accounts, such 
as applying two-factor authentication and using strong passwords or opting 
instead of passkeys. 

With a clear focus on cybersecurity, the company also announced a new spam 
view in Google Drive to help users distinguish legitimate and dodgy content. 
And, of course, it wouldnt be I/O 2023 without plenty of AI, some of which 
has gone into identifying dangerous sites and files when browsing. 

With deadlines unclear, its possible that these security-focused updates, and 
more, will arrive in time for Android 14 in the coming months. Think youve 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/google-wants-you-to-help-it-spot-dark-web-scams
-using-gmail


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