Google has announced plans to phase out SMS-based authentication for Gmail accounts in favor of more secure methods like QR code verification and passkeys. The change follows similar moves by other tech giants like Microsoft and Apple to strengthen authentication methods as part of the company’s broader security enhancement initiatives.
More FIDO in the News
Harvard Business Review: 8 Ways Governments Can Improve Their Cybersecurity
This article in Harvard Business Review lays out 8 principles that governments around the world…
Mobile ID World: New Batch of FIDO Certified Products Brings Total to 335
Mobile ID World reports that there are now more than 300 FIDO Certified products, showing…
The Conversation: The age of hacking brings a return to the physical key
The Conversation explains how the FIDO standards can bolster security for access to online accounts.
Subscribe to the FIDO newsletter
Stay Connected, Stay Engaged
Receive the latest news, events, research and implementation guidance from the FIDO Alliance. Learn about digital identity and fast, phishing-resistant authentication with passkeys.
"*" indicates required fields
