SMS is a reliable workhorse in mobile marketing, but with the sudden rise and popularity of QR codes, text-in call to actions are being substituted by mobile bar codes. Nowadays consumers cannot go a ...

SMS, QR codes and mobile video get the vote of the top marketing executive at Syniverse as mobile channels that will gain the most marketer and retailer traction this year. Indeed, marketers have yet ...

Security measures are constantly being improved to ensure updated protection for users. As a result, Google has now disclosed that it is making plans to phase out SMS security authentication for Gmail ...

Google plans to replace SMS verification with QR codes due to phishing risks and security vulnerabilities exploited by scammers. QR codes will eliminate the need to enter security codes when accessing ...

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Google is preparing to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail users, replacing it with QR code verification, according to a Forbes report. The move is aimed at enhancing ...

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 ...

QR codes are quite popular nowadays, with a lot of large brands incorporating the technology into existing marketing collateral to increase engagement. But, adding an SMS call to action to existing ...

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 ...

Gmail will soon switch from SMS to QR code authentication, Google has confirmed. In an interview with Forbes, the tech giant said that the decision was made “to reduce the impact of rampant, global ...

Car dealership Frank Ancona Honda is adding SMS and QR codes to its social media efforts to enhance customer engagement. Frank Ancona Honda currently has a mobile site and is active in social media.