#EmailAliases

Gmail’s New Shielded Email Feature Lets Users Create Aliases for Email Privacy

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November 18, 2024 at 07:03AM Google is developing a feature called Shielded Email that enables users to create unique email aliases for online sign-ups, enhancing privacy and reducing spam. This follows similar features from Apple and others. Additionally, Google has launched the Android System Key Verifier for improved security in messaging through encryption keys. ### … Read more

Users call on Microsoft to update Outlook’s friendly name feature

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August 6, 2024 at 08:25AM Users are calling for Microsoft to reconsider the display of sender email addresses in Outlook, as phishing criminals exploit the friendly name feature to mask malicious intent. Despite attracting over 100 votes in Microsoft’s forums, the issue persists, posing a significant security risk. There is a plea for Microsoft to … Read more