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Google is ditching SMS - and will now use QR codes for Gmail account authentication

Google is officially moving away from using SMS messages in its Gmail account two-factor authenticator. Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer told Forbes, “we want to move away from sending SMS messages ...
GIGAZINE

A simple way to extract the authentication key from a two-factor authentication QR code on Windows and generate a TOTP one-time password

When signing in to web services, many people have set up two-step authentication or multi-factor authentication because authentication using only an email address and password can be insecure. However ...
Android Police

Fight me: Google's new QR code authentication should be the standard

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
Android Authority

Gmail will soon switch away from SMS codes in favor of QR codes (Updated: More details)

Google will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication for Gmail accounts. QR codes will be used instead of SMS codes. This change will reduce the impact of rampant, global SMS abuse. Update, ...
Android

Gmail will soon use QR codes for two-factor authentication

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 ...

Not receiving code on Microsoft Authenticator app

If you are not receiving the code on Microsoft Authenticator app, make sure Push notification is enabled, and follow the ...
ZDNet

Google Authenticator will now sync your 2FA codes to use on different devices

Running Google Authenticator on your mobile device is an effective way to protect your online accounts and logins with two-factor authenticator codes. But in the past, those codes would appear only on ...
Ars Technica

The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning

The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organization to warn against the growing use of QR codes in scams that attempt to take control of smartphones, make fraudulent charges, or obtain ...
9to5Mac

Apple has finally removed fake Microsoft Authenticator app from the App Store [U]

Update: Apple has now removed most scam authenticator apps from the App Store – see end of piece. Twitter’s latest bonehead move has led to a flurry of scam authenticator apps, with at least one of ...
KTVZ

How scammers use QR codes to steal—and how you can protect yourself

QR code scan with stop symbol on it. With great convenience comes great responsibility. QR codes have opened up a whole new world of ease for consumers and businesses. But as with any new tech, ...
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QR code scams: Cybersecurity expert warns how to avoid falling victim to 'Quishing'

Cybersecurity experts are warning about scammers using QR codes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Short for "quick ...