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Google Security Notice For Simulation Curriculum (Answer: We Can Be Trusted)

Bob Geoghegan

January 22, 2018 14:33

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An FYI for Simulation Curriculum -  Google sent me a "security issue" notice indicating that you've triggered one of their warnings.  It's pasted in below.  I assume this is due to SkySafari using Google Drive to store data. That's not something that worries me, but I thought you should know about the warning

Bob G

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Remove risky access to your data

These apps or services have extensive access to your personal information and their developers' information hasn't been verified by Google. You should remove them unless you're sure you trust them

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  Keiron Smith January 22, 2018 18:46

  Hi Bob, 

  Is it possible for you to get and attach a screenshot of this Google security warning?

  Thanks for reporting!

   

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  Bob Geoghegan January 22, 2018 19:00

  Hi Keiron,

  Sure, here you go:

  

   

  Here's the email alert:

  

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  Keiron Smith January 22, 2018 19:04

  Hi Bob,

  What SkySafari apps (and versions) are you running?  On what OS?

  Thanks sooo much!

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  Bob Geoghegan January 22, 2018 19:13

  Hi Keiron,

  Happy to help.  I have SkySafari 5 Pro running on 2 Android devices.  SS 5 has access to Google Drive for storage. I also have Satellite Safari 1.7.2. Google might have decided to send me this "upgraded Security Checkup" after I switched to 2 factor authentication last week.

  Bob

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  Keiron Smith January 22, 2018 19:28

  Interesting.  Implementing 2-factor is probably why you're getting the email alert.  I'm not sure why we would be "unverified".  But, as we can be trusted, everything is ok.  SkySafari 6 also steps away from Google Drive as well, as we now provide auto-backups to our own Simulation Curriculum servers.  Thank you for sharing this report, Bob!

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  Bob Geoghegan January 22, 2018 20:22

  I can't say why Google decided to call you "unverified" either.  One last tid bit I can offer is that 4 other apps with access to my Google Drive were under this heading:

  4 apps with low-risk access to your data

  It's safe to keep giving these apps or services access if you trust and use them. They have low-risk account access or Google verified their developers' information.