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Google Warns Users of Surge in Spam Attacks Targeting Google Drive

Google warns users about a surge of Spam attacks targeting Google Drive, urging caution with suspicious file requests and providing instructions for reporting, blocking, and moving files to the Spam folder introduced in 2023 to prevent potential risks. Users are advised to refrain from clicking on any links in suspicious files and report them as abuse while also blocking the user. Google is working on improvements to detection to prevent such notifications from being sent in the future.

Google Announces New Guidelines for Mass Email Senders

Google has announced new guidelines for mass email senders, warning of increasing message rejections for non-compliant senders. The rules aim to protect Gmail users from unwanted mass emails, with gradual enforcement starting in April 2024. Senders of at least 5,000 messages a day to Gmail accounts will be required to authenticate outgoing emails and avoid sending unwanted or unsolicited email.

How to Block and Report Contacts on WhatsApp

Learn how to block and report unwanted contacts on WhatsApp to regain control over your messaging experience. Find out when to block, how to block, when to report, and how to report. Important tips to consider are also provided to help you navigate these features effectively.