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 ...

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 ...

Getting locked out of an account can really mess up your day, especially if the verification code was sent to an old phone number. Luckily for TikToker Malorie Muligan (@malmully), the woman who got ...

As previewed last year, Google Messages is beginning to roll out QR code-based key verification to confirm that you’re “communicating with the person you intend to.” Once available, open a ...

Starting August 1st, Google Ads will expand its Unverified Phone Number policy to include message assets, in addition to existing requirements for call-only ads, call assets, and location assets. Why ...

The campaign hijacked Google accounts to abuse Android’s Find Hub feature, remotely wiping victims’ phones while spreading ...

New “Verification settings” in Google Wallet for Android let you “choose if you’ll need to verify it’s you when using your payment methods and passes in Wallet.” Update 4/15: Over the past few days, ...