Once SMS-based 2FA is phased out, Gmail users will be required to scan a QR code using their smartphone’s camera to complete ...

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 is making the shift to reduce fraud and improve security in the application as there have been concerns about phishing ...

Google is planning to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail and replace it with QR codes. According to a report by Forbes, this shift aims to enhance account security for all ...

Google plans to drop SMS messages as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail due to its insecure nature, marking the beginning of the end for this type of authentication.

The thing is, even if you don’t use Gmail, this is a big deal. Moving away from SMS for 2FA is a big deal for everyone. Because of its sheer size and scope, Google often influences the best practices ...

Google will be replacing its verification method of sending SMS messages with QR codes due to security challenges.

With tech giants embracing passkeys in favour of the not-so-trustworthy text-based passwords, it looks like Google is ...

Google sent SMS codes to users as part of two-factor authentication. These codes helped confirm identity and also prevented ...

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