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Gmail is finally getting rid of SMS security codes to protect your security

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 ...
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Goodbye to Gmail’s SMS security codes – Google confirms it and will change the whole system forever

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 ...
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Google may finally allow users to change Gmail addresses for the first time ever

Google will allow Gmail address changes once every 12 months. Each account gets a maximum of three changes in total. After ...
Forbes

Google’s Gmail Warning As Passwords Come Under Attack

Gmail is under attack and most accounts are vulnerable. All 2 billion users are urged to upgrade the security on all accounts to stop attackers gaining access. It takes moments, but only a small ...
techtimes

Google Is Adding a Gemini AI Button for the Gmail App, Code Reveals

Gemini, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by Google, is now integrated into Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and other products in the tech giant's Google Workspace suite of tools. If ...
Android

Gmail will soon use QR codes for two-factor authentication

Google has long offered SMS as an option to receive two-factor authentication codes for Gmail. However, there are risks associated with it. Criminals can easily intercept SMS verification and make you ...