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 ...

In order to check if your data has been breached, go to the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) website and enter your email address in ...

A major Gmail hack has leaked millions of accounts worldwide. From stolen passwords to safety steps. Here’s everything you ...

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 ...

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 ...