Google plans to replace SMS verification with QR codes due to phishing risks and security vulnerabilities exploited by scammers. QR codes will eliminate the need to enter security codes when accessing ...

In an email conversation with Forbes published in a story on Sunday, Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer described this upcoming change. Instead of entering your number and getting a six-digit code ...

Security measures are constantly being improved to ensure updated protection for users. As a result, Google has now disclosed that it is making plans to phase out SMS security authentication for Gmail ...

With around 1.8 billion active users worldwide, Gmail remains the most popular email service by far. Google was also one of the first to pioneer and popularize two-factor authentication (2FA). You ...

SMS or text message-based two factor authentication (2FA) is not considered secure, and Google wants to replace that confirmation step with QR codes when creating a new Gmail account. Google tells ...

A username and password just won’t cut it anymore. Users around the world logging into Gmail have often relied on Google SMS pings to securely access their accounts, but that’s changing. Google now ...