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

Google is ditching SMS two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The new 2FA method will provide increased protection ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes, a Google spokesperson said. Here’s what you need to know.

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 ...

QR code phishing has emerged as a serious threat. A retrofit variation that uses cryptographic security and can even work ...

Currently, Google sends SMS codes for two reasons: to confirm that a new login is legitimate and to block spammers from ...

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