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Google Doing Away With SMS Codes for Gmail Authentication

Google plans to stop using SMS verification for Gmail accounts due to security vulnerabilities, as explained by spokesperson Ross Richendrfer.
The company will transition to QR codes for authentication, reducing the risk of SMS abuse and phishing scams, according to Richendrfer.
Richendrfer stated that this change is expected to roll out in the next few months, but a specific date has not been provided.
Google aims to enhance user safety by adopting this new verification method, as SMS codes are considered a source of heightened risk for users, according to Richendrfer.

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The Register

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cnet

Google Doing Away With SMS Codes for Gmail Authentication

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Engadget

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Ars Technica

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20 hours ago·United States

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