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

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

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

Currently, Google sends SMS codes for two reasons: to confirm that a new login is legitimate and to block spammers from ...

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 ...

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

Google plans to drop SMS messages as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail due to its insecure nature, marking the beginning of the end for this type of authentication.

Google is making a big change to how authentication works in Gmail to keep you safe while also preventing cybercriminals and ...

Whether transitioning from a work or school account or just looking to back up your Google messages and media, this free ...

Google will soon allow you to verify your identity using QR codes to access Gmail, as it is scrapping the older SMS ...