SMS codes have long been less secure than other forms of authentication. With QR codes, Google aims to reduce users' ...

Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes. The ...

Google will instead introduce on-screen QR codes that will have to be scanned with your chosen authentication device in order ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes, a Google spokesperson said. Here’s what you need to know.

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

Tech giant Google is set to introduce a major security upgrade for Gmail, replacing SMS-based authentication with QR code ...