internet search giant Google has announced that it will be rolling out a new security update For making Google Drive Files more secure. The update will apply to all Google Workspace customers, G Suite Basic and Business customers, as well as users with personal Google accounts.
Explaining how the update will affect end users, Google said it will “change the update”. Link Used for some files.”
The company said, ‘Security updates are being implemented for some people. files in google Drive To make sharing links more secure. The update will add a resource key to share the link. Once the update is applied to the file, users who have not previously viewed the file must use the URL containing the resource key to gain access, and those who have previously viewed or have direct access to the file That is, they will not require the resource. The key to access the file. ”
Google also said that it will start sending emails to users with their affected files from July 26. Users will then have a deadline of September 14 to find out how the update applies to their files.
Explaining how the update will affect end users, Google said it will “change the update”. Link Used for some files.”
The company said, ‘Security updates are being implemented for some people. files in google Drive To make sharing links more secure. The update will add a resource key to share the link. Once the update is applied to the file, users who have not previously viewed the file must use the URL containing the resource key to gain access, and those who have previously viewed or have direct access to the file That is, they will not require the resource. The key to access the file. ”
Google also said that it will start sending emails to users with their affected files from July 26. Users will then have a deadline of September 14 to find out how the update applies to their files.
Individual Google Account holders will also have the option to remove the security update, which, however, “should only be considered for files that are posted publicly.”
For administrators of Google Workspace accounts, Google will allow them to choose how this update is implemented in their organization by July 23.
“As an administrator, you need to decide how to apply updates to files in your organization. If you choose to apply security updates, affected users are notified of any affected items. You You may change your selection after July 23, 2021. However, Drive will not notify its users about your changes,” Google said.
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