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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 is transitioning from SMS-based authentication to a more secure QR code system for Gmail. This change aims to enhance ...