Google is ditching SMS codes #shorts

Google is phasing out SMS authentication for billions of users. Why? Because SMS codes can be phished, intercepted, or hijacked through SIM swap scams. Instead, QR codes are coming to Gmail logins—faster, safer, and not tied to your phone number. But are QR codes truly secure?

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[eddycorreiasart]

This will depend on the hacking technique... if there's a rootkit, rat or some kind of backdoor that allows for screengrabbing this is a redundant safety feature... the sms uses a different kind of connection... I'm not sure this is safer...

[nobilismaximus]

Kinda shit if you are trying to log in via your phone, how do you scan a qr code with your phone, on your phone….fucking genius

[androidemulator]

how to use it with this situation having two laptops one is logged in and want to login to another laptop not having any mobile phone

[RB-sbnj]

Sooo, how pc will connect ? They don't have cameras. Especially if it's regular PC, not lap top

[Tonksec]

Why does it take Google so long to implement this.?

[Mr.Mister]

HOW WOULD YOU SCAN IT WITH YOUR ONLY PHONE/DEVICE!

[chadh]

"QR codes safer and harder to fish"? Really? I would imagine, that trying to get someone's SIM card, would be considered a little more difficult. Who knew? Lol. Just busting your kb's (kilaballs). Lol. Cheers

[miccadishsiziba]

Yeah how about you give me all options