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

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

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

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Google is shaking up Gmail's two-factor authentication, and it wants to move towards QR codes, passkeys, and more.

Gmail will soon stop using SMS for two-factor authentication due to various security risks. The company plans to replace it ...

In an attempt to improve user privacy, Google's Gmail has decided to replace SMS authentication with QR codes.