Think passkeys make you phishing-proof? Think again. Attackers are using downgrade attacks, device-code phishing, and OAuth ...

If you're anything like me — that is, on top of your device and account security — you'll have received countless text messages with two-factor authentication (2FA) codes over the years.

Using SMS two-factor authentication is better than nothing, but text messages aren't as secure as other methods. Criminals can intercept your message just by convincing your carrier to port your ...

In other words, the only third-party apps that can read notifications with two-factor authentication codes in them on Android 15 are apps that connect to your smartwatch, apps that connect to your ...

Google is phasing out SMS-based six-digit authentication codes for Gmail, opting instead for QR codes as a more secure method of two-factor authentication (2FA), according to the Forbes report.

Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that you would scan with your device.