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 ...

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 ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

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 ...

From emails, web history, endless search queries, to photos and personal information, your Google ecosystem and reliable smartphone hold a treasure trove of data you need to safeguard. Taking a few ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

There's no doubt Google is keen to track just about everything you do online and inside its apps, but it's also fair to say the company puts a comprehensive set of security and privacy tools at its ...