Gmail will soon use QR codes for two-factor authentication

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

Gmail will soon switch away from SMS codes in favor of QR codes (Updated: More details)

Google will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication for Gmail accounts. QR codes will be used instead of SMS codes. This change will reduce the impact of rampant, global SMS abuse. Update, ...
Android Police

Fight me: Google's new QR code authentication should be the standard

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
CNET

Google Replacing SMS With QR Codes for Gmail Authentication

You'll soon see a big change in how your Gmail account is secured and your two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to ...
techtimes

Gmail SMS Authentication Is Shutting Down in Favor of QR Code Verification—Is This a More Secure Method?

Google is now planning to phase out the use of SMS authentication for Gmail, and the company is looking towards using other methods that are far safer and more convenient than text messages. Various ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Silent Sector Advises IETF of Major Vulnerability Related to QR Codes Used to Enroll Two-Factor Authentication Processes

Millions – Perhaps Tens of Millions – of 2FA Credentials at Risk of Exposure. Global Remediation Likely to Cost Billions of Dollars Many IT shops, managed service providers (MSPs), as well as other ...
Yahoo

Use Authentication Apps for Multifactor Security

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. In a world riddled with data breaches, having a strong password isn’t always enough to keep your personal and financial ...