Published on: 2025-05-21 11:00:00
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Gmail users will soon see a big change in the way their accounts are secured and how their two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google is planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that users would scan with their devices. Google is finding that using SMS messaging for 2FA has become increasingly problematic as scammers and fraudsters use the technology to spoof user accounts. The news was first r
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