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 ...

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

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

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

Currently, Google sends SMS codes for two reasons: to confirm that a new login is legitimate and to block spammers from ...

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

In an exclusive conversation with Google insiders, Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer confirmed the company’s commitment to moving away from SMS authentication. “Just like we want to move past ...

Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication for Gmail with QR codes, a move aimed at enhancing security and combating ...

SMS-based, two-factor authentication (2FA) has long been a staple security measure for many online services, including Gmail. However, as the tech industry shifts towards more secure authentication ...