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, ...

Google plans to replace SMS verification with QR codes due to phishing risks and security vulnerabilities exploited by scammers. QR codes will eliminate the need to enter security codes when accessing ...

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

Google also stated in a support article that even if the recovery contact approves a request, it may also still put the account on a security hold, allowing extra time for the real owner to verify ...