Google rolls out new feature for Gmail; will ask for verification ID; here is why
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August has been a very busy month for Gmail. After introducing the native translation feature for its mobile app earlier this month, now it is getting new security features to protect it from bad actors and cybercriminals. These features will add a layer of security to sensitive actions within Gmail, that can lead to dangerous outcomes. Google will evaluate when certain tasks such as adding a forwarding address, creating or editing filters, or enabling the IMAP access status are performed. After its evaluation, if Google feels the action could be considered risky, it will ask the user to verify their identity.Google explained this further in its blog post where it stated, “Through a second and trusted factor, such as a 2-step verification code, users can confirm the validity of t...