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 ...

SMS-based two-factor authentication has security issues. That's why Google is finally replacing it with something better soon ...

But, as Google puts it, the company will work to replace those with QR codes "over the next few months." Google's stated ...

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

Google is planning on getting rid of SMS two-factor authentication for Gmail to address a myriad of security issues.

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

As a result, Google has now disclosed that it is making plans to phase out SMS security authentication for Gmail logins. No small deal, it's estimated that there are close to 2 billion Gmail accounts.

Google (GOOG, GOOGL) is about to overhaul the login procedure for nearly 2 billion Gmail users as part of a major security ...

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 ...