Why Gmail SMS Verification Is Failing in Zimbabwe, and What You Can Do About It

If you’ve recently tried to create a new Gmail account, sign into an old one, or move your account to a new phone in Zimbabwe ...
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Google Is Ditching SMS Code Verification, and That’s a Good Thing

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA is created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option, and yet, far too many companies use ...

Google will replace unsafe Gmail SMS codes with QR scan verification

Ever since Google enabled two-step verification for Gmail and other tied authentication protocols in its ecosystem, SMS codes ...
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Gmail Security Alert: Google To Ditch SMS Codes For Billions Of Users

Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail ...