A NEW type of scam has emerged, tricking people into using their Singpass app to scan Singpass QR codes sent via SMS to authorise access into digital services. The police on Tuesday (Feb 22) warned ...

Google's two-factor authentication tool for Gmail has traditionally consisted of six-digit verification codes sent via SMS messages. Google is reportedly looking to replace the SMS authentication ...

SMS-based, two-factor authentication (2FA) has long been a staple security measure for many online services, including Gmail. However, as the tech industry shifts towards more secure authentication ...

Google is shifting away from using SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) codes for Gmail and replacing them with QR codes. According to a report by Forbes, this move is aimed at improving security ...

Google is making a significant change to its two-factor authentication (2FA) system by discontinuing SMS-based verification cards for Gmail logins. Instead, the tech giant will be implementing ...

Google is making a major change to its authentication process, replacing SMS verification codes with QR codes for Gmail logins. This shift is part of the company’s broader efforts to enhance security ...

Google has announced plans to phase out SMS-based authentication for Gmail accounts in favor of more secure methods like QR code verification and passkeys. The change follows similar moves by other ...

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Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes. The company says QR codes will offer a little more robust security as SMS codes ...

As a coronavirus vaccine is nearing its launch, India is preparing for a mammoth vaccination drive. An expert group is currently developing a blueprint for the immunisation drive against COVID-19. It ...