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Gmail is finally getting rid of SMS security codes to protect your security

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 ...
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Those security codes you ask to receive via text leave your accounts vulnerable. Do this instead

Do you receive login security codes for your online accounts via text message? These are the six- or seven-digit numbers sent via SMS that you need to enter along with your password when trying to ...
Lifehacker

Google Is Ditching SMS Code Verification, and That’s a Good Thing

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA is created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option, and yet, far too many companies use ...
Forbes

Critical Google Security Warning—Update Android 12 To 15 Now

Update Android now as critical vulnerabilities are confirmed. Google has published the January Android security bulletin, and it’s bad news for users of Android 12 through 15, or good news, depending ...
Forbes

Google Claims World First As AI Finds 0-Day Security Vulnerability

Google's Big Sleep team uncovers a zero-day vulnerability using AI for the first time. Update, Nov. 05, 2024: This story, originally published Nov. 04, now includes the results of research into the ...