Google, QR code and SMS

Google Is Ditching SMS Code Verification, and That’s a Good Thing
In an effort to curb global SMS scams, Google is planning to shift away from SMS two-factor authentication. Instead, Google will prompt users to scan a QR code to authenticate their phone numbers instead.
Hate QR Codes? Google Will Make You Scan One When You Log In
Google is ditching SMS two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The new 2FA method will provide increased protection against phishing and other common threats, but it may be less convenient than SMS verification,
Gmail Security Alert: Google To Ditch SMS Codes For Billions Of Users
Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes, a Google spokesperson said. Here’s what you need to know.
Gmail to Replace SMS Authentication With QR Codes for Two-Factor Authentication
Google is finally dropping support for SMS-based login codes, which is widely considered an insecure form of two-factor authentication.
Google to phase out SMS authentication in favour of QR codes
Google is to finally phase out the use of text message authentication for logging in to Gmail on laptops and PCs in favour of smartphone
Google Doing Away With SMS Codes for Gmail Authentication
According to Richendrfer, over the next few months, Google will be "reimagining" how the company verifies phone numbers. Gmail and other Google services will shift from texting six-digit codes over SMS to sending a QR code that a user would verify.
Why Gmail is replacing SMS codes with QR codes - and what it means for you
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 that may be in place with your mobile carrier.
Google replaces SMS with QR codes for Gmail account verification
Google is shifting from SMS verification to QR codes when creating Gmail accounts!As per 9to5, Google considers SMS-based two factor authentication insecure and plans to reduce it with QR codes for verifying new Gmail accounts.
Google to Replace SMS Authentication with QR Codes for Gmail Authentication
In an attempt to improve user privacy, Google's Gmail has decided to replace SMS authentication with QR codes.
Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this instead
With around 1.8 billion active users worldwide, Gmail remains the most popular email service by far. Google was also one of ...
Major Gmail change just confirmed for millions of users — what you need to know
This major Gmail change will certainly take some getting used to if you rely on SMS codes for authentication. It’s worth ...