Instead of getting six-digit log-in codes via SMS, which is unsafe and prone to phishing, users will see a QR code that they can scan with their phone’s camera.

According to Forbes, Google plans to patch this vulnerability soon. The company will stop using SMS codes for verification, moving to a QR code that the user has to scan with their phone.

Google has unveiled a new QR code-based key verification system for its Google Messages app, specifically designed to enhance security for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging. The system ...

Google Messages is rolling out QR code-based key verification to confirm that you’re “communicating with the person you intend to.” ...

Google has confirmed that its email verification system was bypassed. In other words, the malicious actors were able to circumvent security protocols.

Google Messages is currently testing a second verification method for ensuring you're texting with the person you think you are.