BleepingComputer | Google announced yesterday that administrators of G Suite accounts can now enable and configure a special alert when a government-backed cyber-espionage group is trying to hack into one of their company's user accounts. Google usually sends alerts for government-backed attacks when it detects phishing attempts, malware-laden attachments, or brute-force attacks carried out from the infrastructure of known government-linked cyber-espionage groups — also known as APT (advanced persistent threats).
BetterCloud Monitor | On June 28, 2018, California adopted what is considered the strictest general privacy and data security law in the country. Called the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it will become effective on January 1, 2020. It's been called a mini GDPR, but there are differences. Data privacy expert Jodi Daniels explains what you need to know and how you can start preparing.
MakeUseOf | If you work in an office, or just want to improve your time management skills, here are a few Google Calendar features you will find handy.
How-To Geek | USB-C is becoming the standard for connection among laptops and mobile devices. But if your laptop or desktop PC is lacking in ports and you don’t want to replace it, you’ll need an alternative. Here are a few.
TechTarget | To integrate tablets into the enterprise, IT needs to know more than just which tablet is the best fit. Discover the tools that can help IT enroll and maintain the new devices.
G Suite Updates | Google is consolidating all features related to managing buildings and resources in a single dedicated place in the Admin console. They're also introducing two new tools, room release and room insights, to help you understand your organization’s resource utilization and optimize occupancy.
G Suite Updates | Google is adding a feature in the Admin console that can alert admins if they believe a user’s account has been targeted by a government-backed attack. If an admin chooses to turn the feature on, an email alert (to admins) is triggered when Google believes a government-backed attacker has likely attempted to access a user’s account or computer through phishing, malware, or another method. It does not necessarily mean that the account has been compromised or that there was a widespread attack on an organization.
