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 ...

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 ...

Many Web sites and apps now offer two-factor authentication (2FA), which requires you to enter a short numeric code—the so-called second factor—in addition to ...

You'll soon see a big change in how your Gmail account is secured and your two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to ...

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, ...

UAE banks will phase out SMS OTPs for online transactions from January 6, 2026, implementing biometric authentication instead ...

ValueFirst Messaging Pvt. Ltd. launches short code SMS services for sales lead generation and customer interaction and customer relationship management via SMS. The ValueFirst short code SMS services ...

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security. The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving ...