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 ...

Google is sending out emails warning some users their accounts will be deleted soon—here’s what you need to do to save yours.

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

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

News from Google this morning is that Gmail will soon ditch SMS code authentication, because honestly, it’s just not all that ...

A new report claims you're going to need a smartphone or tablet to verify your identity if Google asks you to.

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 ...

Google has announced plans to phase out SMS-based authentication for Gmail accounts in favor of more secure methods like QR code verification and passkeys. The change follows similar moves by other ...

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