Google has launched a pilot program to curb cyberattack risks by turning

 


Google has launched a pilot program to curb cyberattack risks by turning off internet access for a small group of employees, according to CNBC. 

Initially, the company chose 2,500 employees for the pilot, but the program has been updated to allow workers to opt out or volunteer.

Participants will have their internet access limited to internal web-based tools and Google Drive and Gmail.

  • Certain employees will have restricted root access, which prevents them from installing software or executing administrative commands on their personal computers.
  • Exceptions are being made for employees who require internet for work, according to internal documents.
  • Google currently employs around 178,000 people globally, after cutting 12,000 jobs earlier this year.

According to Google, its employees are frequently targeted by hackers. 

  • Disabling most internet access prevents attackers from remotely running code or accessing data easily.

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