Google Drive in the Media
59 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters
June 2026
Android's cloud storage trap: Why you should switch from Google Drive before it's too late
Google Drive has new rules that are making users switch to different cloud storage
Hackers Abusing Microsoft Teams and Google Drive to Deploy Remote Access Malware
Hackers are increasingly abusing trusted enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Google Drive to deploy stealthy remote access malware, with a newly observed campaign leveraging social engineering and cloud-based command-and-control to evade detection. In early April 2026, eSentire’s Thr
The scariest thing about Google Drive isn't running out of storage — it's what I've stopped thinking about
I worry more about this than running out of storage on Google Drive
Cool New Google Drive Feature Helps You Organize Your Files (Finally)
An issue that folks face when using Google Drive is that their files are often scattered, making it difficult to find them. This new feature aims to solve it.
Gemini in Google Drive can now dig through your Gmail for better answers
But only if you want.
Is your Google Drive a mess? This new feature will organize your files for you
Want to organize your Drive without organizing it? Google's got you covered.
Drowning in Google Drive clutter? This new tool might help
Gemini file sorting is now broadly available
May 2026
Google Drive gets upgraded scanner, capturing multiple pages at once
Google Drive has started rolling out an updated document scanner for Android devices.
Google Drive can now batch-scan your documents and spare you a few other frustrations, too
Google Drive's new document scanner lets you sweep over a stack of pages in one continuous motion, automatically fixes blurry captures, and skips duplicates.
Google Drive’s big document scanner overhaul is finally here — don’t overlook its power
Google Drive finally gets a massive document scanner upgrade, but your phone needs 8GB of RAM to run it.
I stopped paying for a PDF editor — these Google Drive hidden features are all I need
I canceled my PDF subscription after discovering these hidden Drive features
Google Drive rolling out powerful document scanner redesign for higher-end Android devices
After testing got underway last year
You'll soon be able to share chats, canvases, and more from Gemini app via Google Drive
Google has announced a new update to the Gemini app that will let users securely share chats, canvases, and generated media
Google’s NotebookLM App Now Syncs Files With Google Drive
NotebookLM, Google’s AI research tool that can synthesize information from local and online sources, can now sync content with Google Drive. When adding Google Drive documents to a notebook in NotebookLM, the app will now always have access to the latest versions of the files. “Previously, if you
I stopped using Google Drive and OneDrive so I could host my own files — and I love it
The Nextcloud and Immich combo is a dream
I ditched my $120 Google Drive subscription using an 8-year-old PC I almost sold
Your decade-old PC that folks wouldn’t even pay $100 for could potentially save you $120 per year.
This long-running PS1 emulator for Android just got Google Drive support
ePSXe is bringing Google Drive support to address a major save game annoyance.
Google reveals why it is slashing 15GB of free Google Drive storage down to 5GB for new users
Google has updated its account storage policy, offering new users only 5GB of Google Drive storage unless they add a phone number. The company has now finally broken its silence on the new changes.
I used to email myself everything — these 5 Google Drive features fixed that
Drive features that fixed my messy workflow
I stopped searching my Google Drive the moment I started using Gemini
Gemini is the upgrade Google Drive needed
How to Structure Google Drive for Effective Authority Stacking
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Google Drive loophole lets blocked malware reach Gmail, puts billions at risk
Google Drive loophole lets blocked malware re
Stop pretending your Google Drive is a backup strategy
Everyone knows the "golden rule" of PC backups (why even tech experts secretly ignore it)
April 2026
Stop trusting Google Drive with your backups and do this instead
Sync isn't backup.
I gave Gemini access to my entire Google Drive and it became the assistant I actually wanted
With my Google Drive as context, Gemini finally became the assistant I’d been trying to build all along.
You may soon skip Google Drive for WhatsApp backups: Here’s how the new cloud storage will work
WhatsApp is reportedly building its own encrypted cloud backup system, giving users an alternative to Google Drive and iCloud. Here’s how the feature is expected to work, what storage options it may offer, and how you could use it to keep your chats more secure.
OilRig Hides C2 Configuration in Google Drive Image Using LSB Steganography
A well-known Iranian state-sponsored hacking group called OilRig, also tracked as APT34 and Helix Kitten, has been found hiding its command-and-control (C2) server configuration inside a regular-looking image file stored on Google Drive. The threat group used a technique called LSB (Least Signifi
OilRig Hides C2 Config in Google Drive Image via LSB Steganography
APT-C-49 (OilRig), an Iranian state-sponsored advanced persistent threat group also known as APT34 and Helix Kitten, has deployed a sophisticated new attack campaign that conceals command-and-control configurations inside Google Drive images using LSB steganography. The group, which has been acti
Tired of Google Drive storage limits? WhatsApp is building its own encrypted cloud
WhatsApp is finally taking on Google and iCloud with its own end-to-end encrypted backup provider. Here is how the new storage ti
I started using Claude with Google Drive and it’s been a game-changer
Beyond copy-paste
Google Drive starts rolling out Ask Gemini and AI Overviews
But not for everyone
'Towards a full private digital workspace': Tuta debuts quantum-resistant cloud storage ahead of Google Drive, OneDrive
Tuta beat Google and Microsoft to quantum resistant cloud storage with zero knowledge architecture and invite only beta access starting April 16.
Nothing Warp is an AirDrop stopgap that uses your Google Drive, and I don’t get it [Gallery]
In lieu of AirDrop over Quick Share support, Nothing is today launching “Nothing Warp,” a new app + browser extension that
I replaced my NAS with Google Drive for a month and barely noticed
It made me wonder whether I actually need local storage.
Junk mail wasted gigabytes of my Google Drive storage—here's how I freed up 3GB in just 5 minutes
Google wanted money but I had other plans.
Google Drive can now detect ransomware and roll back your files
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Google Drive ransomware detection now on by default for paying users
Google announced that the AI-powered Google Drive ransomware detection feature has reached general availability and is now enabled by default for all paying users. [...]
Google Drive will now protect everyone against ransomware
Around six months ago, Google started beta testing ransomware detection in Google Drive. The security feature for the cloud storage platform also included a preview od file restoration. Now both features are rolling out to everyone. The general availability of file restoration and ransomware detecti
March 2026
Google Drive Expands AI Ransomware Detection, File Recovery to More Users
Google expands Drive ransomware detection and file recovery with its latest AI model, which detects 14 times more infections as the features move beyond beta. The post Google Drive Expands
Why GNOME no longer supports accessing Google Drive files through the Nautilus sidebar
GNOME 50 comes with a lot of goodies, like improved NVIDIA performance and enhanced parental controls, but the popular Google Drive integration in
Google Drive just got a powerful new security upgrade, and it's available to all users
A layer of protection we can appreciate
Google Drive has some new tricks to help if you get hit by a ransomware attack
You may not avoid an attack, but spotting it early and recovering your files just got easier.
Google Drive for desktop now scans uploads for ransomware
Google is making uploading files to Google Drive through the desktop client safer with new security features. <a href="https://www.
The Great Cloud Exodus: Why Privacy-Conscious Users Are Abandoning Google Drive for Proton
A growing number of users are abandoning Google Drive for Proton Drive's end-to-end encryption, trading convenience and deep integration for mathematical privacy guarantees. The shi
I ditched Google Drive and Photos for this privacy-focused app, and I couldn’t be happier
It's not without faults, though.
6 Google Drive features I wish I'd started using sooner
Here are the features worth using
I switched from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive and have no regrets
I switched from Google Drive to OneDrive and didn’t look back. The experience was smoother, cleaner, and better than I expected.
Google Drive adding AI Overviews as Gemini upgraded in Slides, Sheets
With new Gemini features, Google wants to transform Drive “from a passive storage container into an active knowledge base.”
Google Drive gets AI Overviews to help you quickly find key details in your files
Google is expanding AI Overviews to Google Drive, giving users an easier way to find key information in their files. The post Google Drive gets AI Overviews
6 Google Drive replacements for Linux
Here are 6 alternative solutions to Google Drive that provide full Linux support!
Chinese hackers hide malware within Windows and Google Drive to hit government targets
An APT41 spinoff is spying on targets across Europe and Asia using a blend of custom and legitimate tools.
China-linked hackers hide cyber-spy operation inside Windows services and Google Drive - Cybernews
China-linked hackers hide cyber-spy operation inside Win
From phishing to Google Drive C2: Silver Dragon expands APT41 playbook
APT group Silver Dragon, linked to APT41, targets governments via server exploits and phishing, using Cobalt Strike and Google Drive for C2. Check Point researchers have identified Silver Dragon, an APT group tied to the China-linked group APT41, targeting government entities in Europe and Southeast
APT41-Linked Silver Dragon Targets Governments Using Cobalt Strike and Google Drive C2
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an advanced persistent threat (APT) group dubbed Silver Dragon that has been linked to cyber attacks targeting entities in Europe and Southeast Asia since at least mid-2024. "Silver Dragon gains its initial access by exploiting public-facing intern
Silver Dragon APT Group Exploits Google Drive for Covert Attacks on Europe, Asia
Silver Dragon is a Chinese‑aligned APT group that has been targeting public sector and high‑profile organizations in Europe and Southeast Asia since at least mid‑2024, with strong operational overlap to APT41 tradecraft. The group combines classic post‑exploitation tooling like Cobalt Strike with
February 2026
Anthropic releases new Claude AI plugins for Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Gmail, and other business tools
Anthropic announced new features for its Claude AI assistant this week that let it work inside popular business programs and handle specialized tasks across different industries, the latest expansion that has kept investors on edge about the future of workplace software. The San Francisco company re
Why didn't anyone tell me Google Drive could do this without a subscription?
This Google Drive feature makes scanner apps pointless
Good news photo fans - Android phones will soon be able to back up to Google Drive
Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.
Android getting new ‘local file backup’ feature via Google Drive
According to the latest release notes for Goo
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