SMS or text message-based two factor authentication (2FA) is not considered secure, and Google wants to replace that confirmation step with QR codes when creating a new Gmail account. Google tells ...
Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail ...
Gmail users across the globe have been warned to take immediate action after a massive Google security breach left 2.5 billion accounts exposed to criminals. Google's database was breached by hackers, ...