Google+ will be shut down in next 10 months for consumers following security lapse - Another data breach
Google is going to shut down the consumer version of Google+ over the next 10 months, the company writes in a blog post today. The decision follows the revelation of a previously undisclosed security flaw that exposed users’ profile data that was remedied in March 2018. Google says Google+ currently has “low usage and engagement” and that 90 percent of Google+ user sessions last less than five seconds. Still, the company plans to keep the service alive for enterprise customers who use it to facilitate conversation among co-workers. New features will be rolled out for that use case, the company says. Google is focusing on a “secure corporate social network,” which is odd considering this announcement comes alongside news that the company left profile details unprotected. Related: Facebook's Breach will be Forgotten? DATA is Misused. IT’LL TAKE 10 MONTHS TO FULLY SHUT DOWN THE SERVICE In addition to sunsetting Google+, the company announced new privacy adjustments...