Google intends to gradually remove two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail users that relies on SMS. Instead, QR code ...

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 ...

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

In an attempt to improve user privacy, Google's Gmail has decided to replace SMS authentication with QR codes.

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

Google has long offered SMS as an option to receive two-factor authentication codes for Gmail. However, there are risks ...

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 ...

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

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

Google is finally dropping support for SMS-based login codes, which is widely considered an insecure form of two-factor ...

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