UAE banks are phasing out SMS OTPs for online card payments starting January 6, 2026, due to security risks like SIM-swapping ...

Facebook, PayPal, Microsoft, Twitter, Sony, Uber, Dropbox, Amazon... the list goes on. It’s strikingly ironic—these companies are rightly pushing us to better secure our apps and services with ...

Google plans to replace SMS codes with QR codes for account verification. If you're logging into Gmail, one current authentication option is a six-digit code sent via SMS. However, this method has ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More We’re all familiar with the SMS text message based security codes used as ...

In a significant move to enhance user security, Google is set to replace the traditional SMS-based authentication for Gmail with a more secure QR code system. This transition, expected to unfold over ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Of the companies I saw yesterday at the Under the Radar: Mobility conference (more stories), the most audacious, and therefore my favorite, was Zoove. This company makes a service and a technology ...