You could probably tell the difference between a real text message and one sent by a scammer. The phishing text likely has a sense of urgency, asks for payment as a gift card and might make you ...

While my opinion may not be popular, I think Google's QR code authentication is better than other 2FA methods.

Business cards, particularly when elevated with QR code, still serve a powerful role in establishing one’s identity and ...

Google is aiming to dump SMS as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail and switch to a more secure approach using QR codes.

Google will soon phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The company will use various techniques, including attempting to verify the user’s number directly with their ...

Instead of entering their phone number and receiving a six-digit code, users will see a QR code they need to scan with the camera app. This transition seemingly reduces the phishing risk of Gmail ...

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security.