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

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

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 ...

Google is reportedly introducing QR codes as an authentication for Gmail instead of SMSes. Per a report by Forbes, citing ...

Google is planning to replace text messages with more secure QR codes for Gmail authentication. In a conversation with Forbes ...

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

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

A new report claims you're going to need a smartphone or tablet to verify your identity if Google asks you to.

Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication for Gmail with QR codes, a move aimed at enhancing security and combating ...

This major Gmail change will certainly take some getting used to if you rely on SMS codes for authentication. It’s worth ...

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 ...