Google has announced that a blue badge is coming to Gmail to verify the sender’s identity. New security system to fight spam.
Social networks show us the importance of verifying the identity of accounts to avoid being scammed by hijackers. Everyone seems to understand this except Elon Musk. It’s the same problem that plagues our relationship with emails.
There are countless email phishing attempts where the sender pretends to be your internet or electricity operator.
Google seems to have found a solution inspired by social networks: the arrival of a blue badge managed directly by Gmail.
How Gmail’s Blue Badge Works
From the Gmail interface, senders registered with the system provided by Google will receive a blue badge confirming their identity to the user. In the blink of an eye, you’ll have the right to check to read the rest of the email more calmly.
This functionality is currently designed for workplace users and requires registration with BIMI” Brand indicators for message identification ” or ” Brand indicators for message identification ” In French.
The Google support Still explaining the details of the technical process. Specifically, it goes through TXT BIMI at the DMARC registration and domain name level to verify with Google.
Businesses can quickly adopt this new feature to improve internet security and fight spam.
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