Google Chat receives another protection against phishing attacks
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Phishing scams are widespread, and if you are not careful enough, you can become a victim of one. As a result, Google has embedded warning messages in its Gmail and Google Drive services, alerting users when the apps discover suspicious links or malware. And this safety feature is finally rolling out to Google Chat as well.
In a blog post, Google announced that Google Chat users will see these warning banners when they receive suspicious links from people with personal Google Accounts. When you get one, Chats should display a big red banner saying, “This invite is suspicious,” letting you know that the conversation contains links to known phishing sites.
The banner gives you a choice to either block the message or, if you are sure that it is safe, accept it despite the warning. Of course, these alerts are intended to make you pause for a moment and consider whether the sender of the message can be trusted, in the hope that you will be more cautious.
Google stated that the new Chat feature will be available to Google Workspace, G Suite Basic and Business customers, and users with personal Google Accounts within the next 15 days.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically will Google Chat users see when a suspicious link is detected?
What specifically will Google Chat users see when a suspicious link is detected?
Users will see a prominent red banner stating, 'This invite is suspicious,' which indicates the conversation contains links to known phishing sites. It aims to make users pause and consider the sender's trustworthiness.
Q.What options do users have once a suspicious link warning appears in Google Chat?
What options do users have once a suspicious link warning appears in Google Chat?
When a warning banner appears, users are given a choice. They can either block the message containing the suspicious link, or they can choose to accept it if they are confident that the message is safe despite the alert.
Q.Which Google account types will receive this new phishing protection feature in Google Chat?
Which Google account types will receive this new phishing protection feature in Google Chat?
The new feature will be available to a range of Google users. This includes those with Google Workspace, G Suite Basic and Business customers, and users who have personal Google Accounts.