Think about it: what other industry or company do you know of that charges you for service every month but you cannot start using the service for four months? Go ahead, I will give you a few minutes.

Many Web sites and apps now offer two-factor authentication (2FA), which requires you to enter a short numeric code—the so-called second factor—in addition to ...

Our smartphones hold almost every important detail of our lives. They store our memories, essential documents, private chats, and, of course, financial apps. While Google has made progress in ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More We’re all familiar with the SMS text message based security codes used as ...

Google is now planning to phase out the use of SMS authentication for Gmail, and the company is looking towards using other methods that are far safer and more convenient than text messages. Various ...

Google plans to replace SMS codes with QR codes for account verification. If you're logging into Gmail, one current authentication option is a six-digit code sent via SMS. However, this method has ...

Google is preparing to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail users, replacing it with QR code verification, according to a Forbes report. The move is aimed at enhancing ...

Many people use Gmail and may be exposed to two-factor authentication, which is mainly focused on protecting users’ information. There are several security implications when it comes to using an SMS ...

Apple has just made a powerful new move in iOS 14 to make SMS passcodes more secure. Here’s what you need to know. Apple has just made a powerful new move in iOS 14 to make SMS passcodes more secure.

In a significant move to enhance user security, Google is set to replace the traditional SMS-based authentication for Gmail with a more secure QR code system. This transition, expected to unfold over ...

Of the companies I saw yesterday at the Under the Radar: Mobility conference (more stories), the most audacious, and therefore my favorite, was Zoove. This company makes a service and a technology ...