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Our Google Cloud and Workspace blog covers administration, security configuration, and migration strategies for businesses using Google's productivity and cloud platform. From Gmail and Drive management to Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, these guides help you get the most from Google's ecosystem.

Topics include Google Workspace administration and security configuration, Gmail management and email routing, Google Drive and shared drive permissions, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) compute and networking, Google Workspace pricing and plan comparisons, and multi-domain and organizational unit management.

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2 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

Leaked Business Data Fuels a New Wave of Phishing Against Google Workspace Users

By Medha Cloud Security Desk A fresh surge of phishing attacks is exploiting publicly leaked business information to impersonate real colleagues and suppliers inside Google Workspace.Analysts say the campaigns mark a shift in social-engineering tactics: rather than sending generic spam, attackers now weaponize authentic data drawn from recent CRM and marketing-platform breaches. (The Economic Times) […]

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2 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

Researchers Warn of “Promptware” Attacks That Could Manipulate Google Workspace AI

By Medha Cloud Security Desk Artificial intelligence was meant to simplify office work. Now, researchers say it is quietly creating a new kind of cyber weapon. A recent study from academic and industry analysts describes a growing class of threats called “promptware” attacks—malicious instructions embedded in ordinary documents, spreadsheets, or calendar entries that exploit the […]

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2 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

Google Rolls Out Device-Bound Tokens as Session Theft Escalates Across Workspace

By Medha Cloud Security Desk Google is quietly expanding a new security measure that binds browser sessions to the physical devices that created them, an acknowledgment that cookie-stealing attacks have become one of the most persistent threats to Google Workspace accounts.The initiative, called Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), is now being tested across Chrome and […]

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2 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

Growing Wave of OAuth Abuse Exposes the Hidden Risks in Google Workspace

By Medha Cloud Security Desk A rising number of corporate intrusions are exploiting the trust built into cloud identity systems rather than breaking past their defenses.Security analysts tracking multiple incidents in 2025 describe a pattern: attackers are no longer stealing passwords — they are borrowing permission. Reports from independent researchers and Guardz Cyber Intelligence show […]

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2 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

Google’s “Summarize This Email” Feature Could Be Turned Against Workspace Users

By Medha Cloud Security Desk An investigation into Google Workspace’s Gemini AI has revealed that hidden text inside ordinary emails can quietly direct the assistant to act in ways the sender intended — not the reader.The weakness, uncovered by independent researchers, affects the “Summarize this email” feature available to Gmail and Workspace subscribers. By embedding […]

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2 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

In Gmail, Invisible Instructions Could Turn Google’s AI Into a Security Risk

By Medha Cloud Security Desk A newly disclosed flaw in Google’s Gemini for Workspace shows how invisible text can be turned against artificial intelligence itself.Researchers found that attackers can embed hidden instructions inside ordinary Gmail messages, directing Gemini to perform actions the user never intended. The method relies on “ASCII smuggling,” a technique that hides […]

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4 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

How to Get Google to Display Images for Phishing Campaigns: A 10-Step Comprehensive Guide

Phishing campaigns are essential for assessing organizational security awareness, but when tools like Gmail block images, it undermines the realism of the simulation. This can result in banners that say, “Images are not displayed. Display Images Below – Always Display Images for @.com”*—a dead giveaway to recipients and a challenge for administrators. If you’re struggling […]

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5 min readSreenivasa Reddy G

Google Shared Drive Migration to Microsoft 365: A Comprehensive Guide

As I mentioned in my previous Google Workspace Migration to Microsoft 365 user mailbox article, many businesses worldwide are transitioning to M365 due to its advanced features and security compliance options. Building on that guidance, this documentation focuses on migrating files from Google Shared Drives to Microsoft 365‘s SharePoint Sites and users files to OneDrive […]

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