Google has announced a new security update for its popular mail service Gmail, which warns users if they receive any message with malicious links.
According to Google’s App Security blog, users would be warned if they receive a message that can not be valid with Sender Policy Framework (SPF). As noticied earlier with unauthenticated messages, users will see a red question mark next to the sender’s profile photo to indicate potential risk.
Regarding the Gmail update, the blog said: “On the web, if you receive a message with a link to a dangerous site known for phishing, malware, and Unwanted Software, you’ll begin to see warnings when you click on the link.”
As mentioned earlier, Google’s mailing service has been tightly backed up with high end security and this new extension will further strengthen protection against malware.
Though all photos with a eerie question mark beside the sender’s profile picture might not be malicious, the blog has suggested users to be extra vigilant while replying or open such mails.
Earlier this year, Google started using encrypting incoming and outgoing mails along with option for two-factor verification system for enhanced protection.
Google is one of the most popular mailing portals which has more than one billion monthly active users and it has strict policies in place to prevent users from malicious attacks.
