[ad_1] Google has announced a slew of security enhancements headed for G Suite services, including some we’ve heard about like admin changes for Google Meet, but one of the biggest announcements is all about Gmail. Last year Google announced it joined the Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) group (Verizon Media, the parent company of […]
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Twitter has apparently disabled tweets from verified accounts
[ad_1] In an effort to prevent more hacked accounts from posting crypto scams, Twitter has apparently chosen to disable tweets from verified accounts. Though the company has not yet confirmed this to us, Engadget staffers have experienced this with our own verified accounts. At the same time, we were able to tweet using our unverified […]
T-Mobile and Sprint can now verify calls across their networks
[ad_1] “We’re in an arms race with these scammers, and we’ve got to join forces as an industry to keep all wireless customers protected,” T-Mobile CEO John Legere said in a press release. T-Mobile is also expanding its Caller Verified feature to 23 smartphones. Soon, customers with more devices will see “Caller Verified” on their […]
Google adds spam detection and verified business SMS to Messages
[ad_1] When you receive a message from a verified business, you’ll see the company name, logo and a verification badge in the message thread. Businesses must sign up to use Verified SMS, and so far, 1-800-Flowers, Banco Bradesco, Kayak, Payback and SoFi are on-board. Verified SMS is rolling out gradually in the US, Brazil, Canada, […]
YouTube reverses course on ‘verification’ — you will keep your badges
[ad_1] Yesterday YouTube announced plans to change its policy around channel verification status. In a move to follow other social networks, the company said changes tying approval to authenticity and prominence would mean some might lose their tag, and would have to go through appeals to keep it. After a quick and loud backlash to […]
YouTube CEO apologizes for channel verification mess (updated)
[ad_1] “While trying to make improvements, we missed the mark,” she wrote on Twitter. “As I write this, we’re working to address your concerns & we’ll have more updates soon.” To our creators & users–I’m sorry for the frustration & hurt that we caused with our new approach to verification. While trying to make improvements, […]
Bots have invaded Instagram comments
[ad_1] Based on dozens of Instagram pages we reviewed, including those from ESPN, House of Highlights, LeBron James, Travis Scott, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and The Fat Jewish, these types of comments are becoming commonplace. Most of the accounts posting them have similar usernames, usually a name followed by a number (e.g. “cherylmason0” or “delpha_dibbert5”), […]