Google Mail gets security upgrade
Published: 05 Dec 2005 12:05 GMT
Google has launched a security-scanning application for Google Mail, as the email service nears its second birthday.
Google Mail will automatically scan for viruses and spyware each time a user sends and receives a message, according to an information page on Google's site. Many of Google's competitors in the email sector, such as Yahoo and Hotmail, introduced similar security software some time ago.
A test version of Gmail was launched in April 2004.
It's unclear why the company has waited until now to offer an antivirus application. Previously, Google blocked transmission of executable attachments, but its new antivirus program offers broader protection.
A Google representative did not return a call on Friday requesting further details.
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