04-05-2023 01:20 via tech.slashdot.org

Gmail Is Adding a Blue Checkmark To Better Verify Senders

Google is giving verified senders a blue check mark to more clearly "help users identify messages from legitimate senders versus impersonators." 9to5Google reports: The existing system is based on the Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) standard, where brand logos appear in the "avatar slot" next to the sender's name and address. For example, instead of a generic "B" against a plain background, Bank of America can show its official flag logo. It's based on strong authentication wi
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