Google is officially moving away from using SMS messages in its Gmail account two-factor authenticator. Gmail spokesperson ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Google is transitioning from SMS-based authentication to a more secure QR code system for Gmail. This change aims to enhance ...

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

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

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