Great news for Gmail users!

In Q1 2023, Vade identified 562.4 million phishing emails, indicating a 284.8 million increase from the previous quarter. After years of grappling with phishing attacks, Google has finally come up with a solution to curb them. To verify the identity of senders and reduce the chances of scams, Google will now display a blue Tick mark next to their names. This move is reminiscent of Twitter's blue badges that have been used to verify accounts for a while. With this new feature, Gmail users can breathe easily, knowing that their inbox is more secure than ever before.

Stay Protected from Cyber-Attacks with Gmail's new blue checkmark verification system!

This extra layer of protection means you can feel more confident about the messages you receive. Not only that, but it also enables senders to establish trust and deliver an immersive experience for readers. This is a great news for businesses, as the blue checkmark can help them improve their email ecosystem.

Enhancing Gmail Security with (BIMI)

With more and more companies adopting BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification), the blue checkmark is set to become a ubiquitous symbol of email authenticity for Google.

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Building upon that feature, users will now see a checkmark icon for senders that have adopted BIMI. This will help users identify messages from legitimate senders versus impersonators.

While more and more businesses and individuals rely on email communication, the blue tick mark can provide added peace of mind and confidence in the authenticity of the email.