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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETA new Google feature designed to prevent you from seeing unwanted nudity is rolling out to Google Messages.First announced last fall, Sensitive Content Warnings is an optional feature that blurs images with nudity before you see them and warns about the dangers of sending nude images if you’re trying to do so.Also: 6 hidden Android features every user should knowand how they make life easierGoogle calls it a “speed bump” designed to keep users safe. How Sensitive Content Warnings workIf you receive a questionable image, not only will Messages blur the image, but you’ll also see a link to resources explaining why nude images can be harmful, as well as an option to block the number. You can tap “Next” if you do want to see the image. If you’re sending an image, you’ll see a reminder about the risks, and you’ll have to click “Confirm to Continue” to prevent accidental sharing. Also: Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon – how it worksThe feature does not currently work on videos. Google adds that photo detection happens entirely on the device, so the company does not have access to any images. More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETA sophisticated phishing scam has been taking advantage of Google security flaws to convince people that the malicious emails and websites are legitimate.In a series of X posts spotted by Android Authority, developer Nick Johnson explained how he was targeted by a phishing attack that exploits flaws in Google’s own infrastructure. In his first post, Johnson includes a screenshot of the scam email claiming that Google had been served a subpoena requiring it to produce a copy of his Google account data.Also: Clicked on a phishing link? 7 steps to take immediately to protect your accountsThe text of the email reads correctly; that is, it uses the right terms and doesn’t contain any typos or broken English. The message itself is considered valid and signed by Google. It’s sent from no-reply@google.com, a legitimate, automated company-used address. The email itself passes the DKIM signature check, which aims to verify the authenticity of a message. No other warnings appear, so this looks completely legitimate.Clicking a Sites link in the email takes you to a support portal that looks like an actual Google page. The page is even hosted on Google Sites, a platform where people can create and run their own websites. Using such a platform adds legitimacy to the scam as people assume it’s the real deal. More