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

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

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

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.

Instead of getting six-digit log-in codes via SMS, which is unsafe and prone to phishing, users will see a QR code that they ...

Google will instead introduce on-screen QR codes that will have to be scanned with your chosen authentication device in order ...

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

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 ...

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