TechCrunch | Oh boy. "Google is about to have its Cambridge Analytica moment. A security bug allowed third-party developers to access Google+ user profile data since 2015 until Google discovered and patched it in March, but decided not to inform the world. When a user gave permission to an app to access their public profile data, the bug also let those developers pull their and their friends’ non-public profile fields. 496,951 users’ full names, email addresses, birth dates, gender, profile photos, places lived, occupation, and relationship status were potentially exposed, though Google says it has no evidence the data was misused by the 438 apps that could have had access," writes Josh Constine.

InformationWeek | The growing importance and complexity of IT mean that the CIO needs a seat at the table when it comes to driving innovation. Alienating IT is not only going to slow you down but it will wreak havoc on security and user productivity. Our very own CEO David Politis explains why it’s time all leaders wake up and give IT a seat at the table, and give them resources for their projects.

TNW | Microsoft announced an update to Windows 10, along with a bunch of Surface-branded devices at its October 2 event. Just a few days later, plenty of users started reporting that some of their desktop files were automatically deleted after they installed the update. That included files stored in the default folders for documents and pictures, among others. To stay safe, you’ll want to try one of the following ways to escape the file-deleting update.

ZDNet | "Google will roll out stricter rules for third-party apps that want to access users' Gmail inboxes. The new rules are scheduled to enter into effect next year, January 9, 2019," writes Catalin Cimpanu. "This is Google's response after the company came under criticism in July for letting third-party apps roam free and access users' Gmail data, including the content of Gmail emails."

Business Insider | "After the Wall Street Journal revealed that Google accidentally exposed the private information of hundreds of thousands of Google+ users over the period of three years, you might not feel so comfortable having a Google+ account anymore, even though Google plans to shut down the service," writes Sean Wolfe. "There's an easy way to check if you're signed up — and delete your account."

Harvard Business Review | The HBR team has selected ten of the most useful Excel functions that are especially easy to learn (approximately 2 hours total) and which can make a material difference to productivity.

CIO | IT certifications can verify your knowledge in different skillsets, boost your pay, and set you apart from other entry-level candidates. Here are 10 entry-level certifications worth pursuing.

TechCrunch | Google+ was once heralded as a serious attempt to topple Facebook’s stranglehold on social networking, and was even met with excitement in its first days. Here's a look back at the history of Google+.

G Suite Updates | You can now show automated closed captions in real-time when presenting in Google Slides. This feature uses your computer’s microphone to detect your spoken presentation, and then transcribes what you say as captions on the slides you’re presenting.

G Suite Updates | Instead of using a 2-Step Verification code to sign in to your G Suite account, you can tap a prompt that Google sends to your phone. This prompt is an easier and even more secure way of authenticating your account, and it respects mobile policies enforced on G Suite employee devices.

G Suite Updates | You can now manage your Jamboards, along with your users and other devices, all in one place. Google is moving Jamboard fleet management and administration into the Admin console under Device Management > Jamboards.