Do you receive login security codes for your online accounts via text message? These are the six- or seven-digit numbers sent via SMS that you need to enter along with your password when trying to ...

You may have seen warnings that Google is telling all of its users to change their Gmail passwords due to a breach. That’s only partly true. Google is telling users to change their passwords, but not ...

Two-factor authentication is an essential security setting for any online accounts you have. It protects your accounts from falling into the wrong hands and prevents unauthorized access. But if you ...

Have you ever received a text message or a phone call from someone asking you to verify your identity by sending them a code? If you have, you may have been targeted by the Google Voice verification ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

You'll soon see a big change in how your Gmail account is secured and your two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to ...

If you use an Android phone, you use a Google account. Unless you use a 'deGoogled' tablet or smartphone, or install a custom ROM without Google's services. A Google account is the gateway to ...

The sensitive actions that Google is referring to are specific to three things within Gmail: Creating, editing, or importing a filter. Adding a new forwarding address from the Post Office Protocol or ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...