Instead of getting six-digit log-in codes via SMS, which is unsafe and prone to phishing, users will see a QR code that they ...

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

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

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 ...

Following an exclusive conversation with Google, I can reveal that Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication ...

As a result, Google has now disclosed that it is making plans to phase out SMS security authentication for Gmail logins. No small deal, it's estimated that there are close to 2 billion Gmail accounts.

According to Forbes, Google plans to patch this vulnerability soon. The company will stop using SMS codes for verification, ...

Gmail is preparing to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code systems to verify user identity. The move is part ...

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

News from Google this morning is that Gmail will soon ditch SMS code authentication, because honestly, it’s just not all that secure. Speaking to Forbes, Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer says that ...

Google (GOOG, GOOGL) is about to overhaul the login procedure for nearly 2 billion Gmail users as part of a major security ...

New QR code system will be rolled out in coming months, offering safer alternative to outdated SMS-based approach ...