Google to implement QR codes for Gmail authentication

U.S., Feb 26^th. - Are you annoyed to receive texting codes (SMS) when it comes to accessing mail? Google announced a change capable of simplifying that step and improving the protection of personal data.

From the coming months, the tech giant's correspondence, Gmail, will stop using SMS for authentication and adopt a safer and more modern technology: QR codes.

The company's spokesman, Ross Richendrfer, said hackers hone techniques such as phishing (deceive users to disclose their code) or SIM swapping (steal phone numbers), and millions of accounts were at risk.

Faced with this scenario and with the text messages violated, the idea of better protecting netizens emerged.

With a QR code on the screen, the new system will require scanning using the mobile camera before granting access.

Google did not report an exact date for the new change or which countries will be pioneers in the method, but secured the graduality of the transition.

In 2021, the company announced an investment of more than $10 billion through 2025 to improve cybersecurity. (Text and Photo: Cubasí)