Google launches Gmail security
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By Greg Sandoval
Google has launched a security-scanning application for Gmail, as the email service nears its second birthday.
Gmail will automatically scan for viruses and spyware each time a user sends and receives a message, according to an information page on Google's site. Many of Google's competitors in the email sector, such as Yahoo! and Hotmail, introduced similar security software some time ago.
A test version of Gmail was launched in April 2004, and the company made its official debut last spring.
It's unclear why the company has waited until now to offer an antivirus application. Previously, Google blocked transmission of executable attachments, but its new antivirus program offers broader protection.
Article submitted by: Webshark
Last Update: 12-05-2005
Category: Google
Google has launched a security-scanning application for Gmail, as the email service nears its second birthday.
Gmail will automatically scan for viruses and spyware each time a user sends and receives a message, according to an information page on Google's site. Many of Google's competitors in the email sector, such as Yahoo! and Hotmail, introduced similar security software some time ago.
A test version of Gmail was launched in April 2004, and the company made its official debut last spring.
It's unclear why the company has waited until now to offer an antivirus application. Previously, Google blocked transmission of executable attachments, but its new antivirus program offers broader protection.
Article submitted by: Webshark
Last Update: 12-05-2005
Category: Google
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