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

In an effort to curb global SMS scams, Google is planning to shift away from SMS two-factor authentication. Instead, Google ...

Google is finally dropping support for SMS-based login codes, which is widely considered an insecure form of two-factor ...

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

In an attempt to improve user privacy, Google's Gmail has decided to replace SMS authentication with QR codes.

Google is ditching SMS two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The new 2FA method will provide increased protection ...

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 shaking up Gmail's two-factor authentication, and it wants to move towards QR codes, passkeys, and more.

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

The switch from SMS to QR codes makes sense given the security concerns surrounding SMS 2FA codes. In addition, it’s common for phishing attempts to not only aim to take over email accounts but ...

Google is preparing to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail users, replacing it with QR code ...