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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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.

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