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 ...

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

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

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 ...

Following an exclusive conversation with Google, I can reveal that Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication ...

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

Cybercriminals exploit SMS verification through scams like traffic pumping, prompting Google to adopt more secure ...

According to Forbes, Google plans to patch this vulnerability soon. The company will stop using SMS codes for verification, ...

Google is phasing out SMS code authentication for Gmail, replacing it with more secure options like passkeys and QR codes.

Gmail is preparing to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code systems to verify user identity. The move is part ...

Google is planning to replace text messages with more secure QR codes for Gmail authentication. In a conversation with Forbes ...