What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor ...

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 ...

Ever since Google enabled two-step verification for Gmail and other tied authentication protocols in its ecosystem, SMS codes have been a mainstay. But according to security analyses, SMS codes are ...

As previewed last year, Google Messages is beginning to roll out QR code-based key verification to confirm that you’re “communicating with the person you intend to.” Once available, open a ...

In a bid to improve messaging security, Google has announced that the Key Verifier function will be coming to Android. This function will ensure that contact credentials are legitimate. Scam messages ...

Since scammers may know more about you or your company, their messages may sound unusually accurate and look like they’re ...

The next time you’re about to tap a text message to resolve an unpaid toll balance, your Android phone may warn you to think twice. Google is updating its scam text detection technology to spot hoaxes ...