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 ...

Apple has just made a powerful new move in iOS 14 to make SMS passcodes more secure. Here’s what you need to know. Apple has just made a powerful new move in iOS 14 to make SMS passcodes more secure.

SMS verification is a simple and easy way for a service to check that the correct person is trying to access an account. When ...

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 ...

In an email conversation with Forbes published in a story on Sunday, Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer described this upcoming change. Instead of entering your number and getting a six-digit code ...

If you're having trouble receiving an SMS code from Instagram, you may need to try another form of two-factor authentication. You should also make sure your phone isn't in Do not disturb mode and that ...