Many will tell you that two-factor authentication is more secure without using phone numbers<\/a>, and Google is putting that wisdom into practice. The internet giant will make<\/a> phone verification prompts the default for two-step sign-ins for “all eligible users” starting on July 7th unless they’re already using security keys<\/a>. So long as you’re signed into Google on your phone, you’ll get a notification that asks you to prove it’s really you signing in elsewhere.<\/p>\n You’ll still have the option of different methods (such as SMS codes) if they’re available to you, but you’ll have to choose them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n It may take as long as 15 days for the change to reach your device if you’re using a corporate or institutional account. It should ultimately improve Google account security across the board, however. Two-factor systems that rely on calls or texts are vulnerable to SIM hijacking<\/a> campaigns that can effectively lock you out of your account — this limits the need for those older methods in many situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Tags:<\/b> Jon Fingas<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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They’re more secure than SMS codes. Many will tell you that two-factor authentication is more secure without using phone numbers, and Google is putting that wisdom into practice. The internet giant will make phone verification prompts the default for two-step sign-ins for “all eligible users” starting on July 7th unless they’re already using security keys. So long as you’re … Continue reading Google will default to phone notifications for two-factor sign-ins<\/span><\/a> Continue Reading
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