XDA Developers on MSN

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 ...
Tidbits

SMS Text Message Login Codes Autofill in iOS 12 and Mojave, but Remain Insecure

Many Web sites and apps now offer two-factor authentication (2FA), which requires you to enter a short numeric code—the so-called second factor—in addition to ...
Android Central on MSN

Google says it wants you to sign into Gmail with QR codes, not SMS

Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes. The ...
ZDNet

Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

We've probably all received confirmation codes sent via text message when trying to sign into an account. Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and ...