Google is preparing to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, as reported by Forbes. For years, users have relied on receiving one-time passcodes via text messages to verify their identity during login attempts. However, this method comes with inherent security vulnerabilities that Google now seeks to mitigate. Ross Richendrfer, a Gmail spokesperson, explained…
Internet scams are a serious national cybersecurity risk that have cost thousands of people a huge amount of money in recent months. Cybercriminals frequently use traditional mobile device messaging services or communication platforms like WhatsApp to carry out their schemes. For example, we recently published the account of a Mumbai resident who, after fell for…
Wireless carriers often tout powerful nationwide 5G networks, but failures can and do occur. AT&T’s recent outage was so widespread that the carrier advised customers to use Wi-Fi calling as a backup. This is a feature that both Verizon and AT&T offer to their subscribers. Despite the name, Wi-Fi calling also includes his SMS and…