But SMS verification controls are not 100% fraud-proof as mobile phone porting is becoming prevalent.

SMS is widely regarded as an insecure form of two-factor authentication, and another example of this has just emerged. A carrier looks to be injecting ads into the Google verification code used to ...

It turns out that it’s extremely tedious to implement SMS verification codes that work reliably. “Initially, when I started looking at this problem at Zenly, we only had one provider.

SMS codes have long been less secure than other forms of authentication. With QR codes, Google aims to reduce users' dependency on carriers for account verification.

Two-step verification is great. However, if you happen to lose your phone and don’t have a few backup codes on you then it can make finding your devic ...

With SMS an unsecure method of authentication, Google is eyeing a more robust solution with QR codes.

Banks and telecommunications carriers have one fraud battleground in common - SMS verification codes. These codes are at times provided as an option for online account holders.