Monday, February 20, 2006
Google Desktop 3.0 may pose security risk News - PC Advisor:
"...Google Desktop 3.0 is the latest version of Google's desktop search application. The software's 'search across computers' feature allows users to seek out information stored on other PCs and servers. To do this, Google stores an index of files contained on a PC running the software for 30 days, promising that the information is encrypted and accessible to a limited number of Google employees, according to Gartner.
While the 'search across computers' function offers a measure of convenience, allowing this data to leave the safety of a corporate network is a concern despite Google's assurances, Gartner said. 'Its mere transport outside the enterprise will represent an unacceptable security risk to many enterprises,' it said..."
"...Google Desktop 3.0 is the latest version of Google's desktop search application. The software's 'search across computers' feature allows users to seek out information stored on other PCs and servers. To do this, Google stores an index of files contained on a PC running the software for 30 days, promising that the information is encrypted and accessible to a limited number of Google employees, according to Gartner.
While the 'search across computers' function offers a measure of convenience, allowing this data to leave the safety of a corporate network is a concern despite Google's assurances, Gartner said. 'Its mere transport outside the enterprise will represent an unacceptable security risk to many enterprises,' it said..."
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