A username and password just won’t cut it anymore. Users around the world logging into Gmail have often relied on Google SMS pings to securely access their accounts, but that’s changing. Google now ...

Google has announced a significant overhaul to its Gmail authentication process, transitioning from SMS-based two-factor authentication to QR code verification. This change aims to enhance user ...

Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail ...