SMS codes have long been less secure than other forms of authentication. With QR codes, Google aims to reduce users' ...

Google is officially moving away from using SMS messages in its Gmail account two-factor authenticator. Gmail spokesperson ...

Google has shared more details around its plans on replacing SMS codes with QR codes for user authentication. Read on for the ...

In an effort to curb global SMS scams, Google is planning to shift away from SMS two-factor authentication. Instead, Google ...

Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes. The ...

Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of ...

The search-and-ads giant introduced SMS distribution of one-time passcodes for authentication for Gmail in February 2011, and ...

According to Richendrfer, over the next few months, Google will be "reimagining" how the company verifies phone numbers.

First, QR codes eliminate the numeric authentication code, so there's no code for a scammer to intercept or exploit. Second, they're not dependent on any anti-abuse or anti-SMS swapping protections ...

Google is shifting from SMS verification to QR codes when creating Gmail accounts!As per 9to5, Google considers SMS-based two ...

Google is finally dropping support for SMS-based login codes, which is widely considered an insecure form of two-factor ...

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security.