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 ...

Google offers a number of free services such as Gmail, Adsense and Google Docs that require a single Google account to access. Some users have experienced issues with ...

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 ...

After Wired editor Mat Honan's horrific hacking experience last weekend, password security seems to be on everyone's mind. If you're a Gmail user, Google has a clever security feature that adds an ...

Gmail users do not properly think about their security, according to Google. Less than 10 percent of Gmail users have enabled 2-step verification on their account. 2-step is another layer of security ...

Google also stated in a support article that even if the recovery contact approves a request, it may also still put the account on a security hold, allowing extra time for the real owner to verify ...

In an age where passwordless passkeys are the hot new thing, using SMS to send authentication codes to gain access to an app or service is really starting to show its age. SMS verification can be ...

Since beating the drum two days ago on the importance of protecting your Gmail account with Google's free "2-step verification" system, I've received a torrent of messages with "how do I do this?" or ...

Did you know you can get a verification check for your Gmail account? Google recently launched this new feature to help businesses promote brand trust. This checkmark shows customers that you are ...

San Francisco, Aug 24 (IANS) Google has announced that Gmail may now ask users for verification when they add a new forwarding address, create a new filter or edit an existing filter. Last year, the ...