Gmail blue checkmarks have recently been added to the inbox
Gmail now uses Blue Checkmarks to verify users, sites like Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest. Remember that Meta and LinkedIn both introduced paid verification badges in March of this year, along with the paid verification checkmarks. It wouldn’t be surprising if more applications adopted the verification checkmark trend to retain the highest level of trust among customers.
The well-known email service provider Gmail just introduced a new feature called “blue check marks,” in November 2021. Blue verified checkmarks like those found on Twitter Instagram and other social media sites are available in Gmail now. This action is intended to increase security and stop phishing attacks.
As you can see in this screenshot, the text that reads “the sender of this email has verified” that they own the web address and logo in the profile image by hovering your cursor over the blue checkmark to the right of a sender’s name.
Google stated on Wednesday that it would soon begin putting a blue checkmark next to specific senders’ names in Gmail to confirm their identity. Companies that have opted-in to Gmail’s current Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) function will automatically receive the new blue checkmarks next to them.
The blue check mark can be obtained by interested admins by adopting DMARC and then obtaining a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) from organisations like Entrust or DigiCert. There isn’t a user option for this feature right now.
Also, Google offered a screenshot of what it will look like, which is shown below for reference.
As shown in this screenshot, Gmail has added a new feature that enables users to view additional sender details, such as the sender’s name and logo. Whenever the user clicks on the name of the sender, a new card with this information will appear. Emails urgently required this feature since scammers were pretending as banks and government entities to attract innocent people. These scams frequently involve convincing victims to respond to messages or click on links that request personal information, which results in financial loss.
A step in the right direction towards enhancing email security and reducing phishing attempts is the addition of blue tick marks and sender information cards. It adds an extra level of security for users and builds confidence between senders and receivers. Strong email authentication, allows senders to take advantage of their brand trust while helping users and email security systems identify and stop spam.
In the end, The sender information labels and blue verified checkmarks to Gmail’s security features a positive. It helps users learn more about the sender and phishing attacks are avoided. The Gmail security team should be notified of any suspicious emails, and users must use caution when opening emails from unidentified senders.
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FAQs
Can scammers fake the blue check mark?
The blue tick mark, which is certified and verified by Gmail.
Will every email have a blue checkmark?
Only emails that have been authorised and verified by Gmail will be marked with a blue checkmark.
What should I do if a suspicious email is sent to me even though it has a blue checkmark?
Even with the blue tick mark, it’s important to maintain caution and vigilance when opening emails from senders you don’t know. Report any doubtful emails you get to the Gmail security team.
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