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Google adds phishing defenses for Android

Although hackers are known for unleashing a host of malware to infiltrate critical networks and devices, phishing emails are their most effective attack method. This scam preys on the trust of computer users with seemingly innocuous emails that request for login credentials or prompt a file download. Unlike other attacks, phishing requires only a convincing… Continue reading Google adds phishing defenses for Android

Android Gmail gets phishing protections

Phishing scams, whereby cybercriminals masquerade as trustworthy entities to fool victims into disclosing private information, have had a recent surge in popularity. This is largely because hackers realize the best way to infiltrate a system is by exploiting people’s trust. Although these attacks bypass network security systems, there are some tools you can use to… Continue reading Android Gmail gets phishing protections

New phishing protection for Gmail on Android

One of the most common ways hackers infiltrate networks is by using phishing scams — fraudulent emails to trick unwitting users into giving away login credentials or downloading malware. Although this is the oldest trick in a hacker’s arsenal, it’s still an incredibly effective attack method. To blunt the potency of these scams, Google released… Continue reading New phishing protection for Gmail on Android

Docs 101: Creating and formatting lists

For those who use Google Apps, more specifically Google Docs, in their office, there is a good chance that many of your documents will need to contain bulleted lists or numbers. These are both included in Docs but did you know that you can format them and that Google has also recently updated their overall… Continue reading Docs 101: Creating and formatting lists

All about lists in Google Docs

Google Apps users who have integrated the solution into their office are probably using apps like Docs to produce the majority of their office documents. Because of this, there is a good chance that some of the docs include bulleted or numbered lists. As a Google Docs user, do you know how to add these… Continue reading All about lists in Google Docs

Creating and formatting lists in Docs

In business writing, the list is one of the more useful components. Lists make it easier to view important content or break up longer content into smaller more easily digestible parts. If you use Google Apps, and more specifically Google Docs, do you know how to add and format lists? Did you also know that… Continue reading Creating and formatting lists in Docs

New sites for Drive apps

Any Google user quickly comes to realize that the tech giant is not one to sit still. It seems like they are introducing a new feature or update on a near daily basis, especially when it comes to Drive which has seen it’s fair share of changes over the past few months. If you have… Continue reading New sites for Drive apps

Drive apps to get new sites

If you have accessed Google Drive in the past few weeks you may have noticed a new message from Google about an upcoming change to the apps connected to Drive – namely Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) synopsis of this change is that each of these apps will soon be… Continue reading Drive apps to get new sites

Google launches new Drive app sites

If you are a Google Drive user, you may have noticed that Google has been implementing a number of changes over the past few months. First there was a change to the look of the file sharing service, then to how you accessed files. Now the tech company has announced that they have launched separate… Continue reading Google launches new Drive app sites

New productivity apps from Google

Android tablets are proving to be valuable tools for business, with an ever increasing number of users. Many of these productive Android users also utilize Google Apps such a Docs and Sheets, which can be found in Drive. In an effort to make these apps even more useful, Google has introduced standalone versions of the… Continue reading New productivity apps from Google