Google is moving away from SMS-based authentication codes for Gmail, opting for QR codes in response to the rising security risks linked to SMS messaging. The change, announced by Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer, aims to counteract issues such as users being tricked into sharing codes and vulnerabilities arising from mobile carrier practices. QR codes will be scanned by users’ smartphones, eliminating the sharing of codes and reducing fraud incidences like SIM swapping and traffic pumping scams.
Google plans to replace SMS-based two-factor authentication for Gmail with QR codes to enhance security and reduce the risks associated with SMS messaging.
Users often face security risks with SMS codes, including being tricked into sharing codes and issues related to carrier security practices.
The transition to QR codes will mitigate vulnerabilities associated with SMS authentication, eliminating the risk of sharing codes and fraud through SIM swapping.
The shift from SMS to QR codes aims to thwart scams like traffic pumping, where fraudsters exploit SMS services for profit.
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