Gmail Ditches SMS Authentication for QR Codes
2025-02-24
In a significant security upgrade, Gmail is phasing out SMS-based authentication in favor of QR code verification. Citing vulnerabilities to phishing and abuse, Google aims to bolster user security by eliminating the risks associated with SMS codes. The new system, rolling out in the coming months, will require users to scan a QR code with their phone's camera instead of entering a text message code. This change aims to curb spam, malware distribution, and other forms of account compromise.