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.

Google has shared more details around its plans on replacing SMS codes with QR codes for user authentication. Read on for the ...

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

The search-and-ads giant introduced SMS distribution of one-time passcodes for authentication for Gmail in February 2011, and ...

Google is officially moving away from using SMS messages in its Gmail account two-factor authenticator. Gmail spokesperson ...

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 ...

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

Google is to finally phase out the use of text message authentication for logging in to Gmail on laptops and PCs in favour of ...

Google is about to overhaul the login procedure for nearly 2 billion Gmail users as part of a major security update to its ...

SMS-based, two-factor authentication (2FA) has long been a staple security measure for many online services, including Gmail. However, as the tech industry shifts towards more secure authentication ...

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