Google has announced that Gmail will phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) in favor of more secure methods. This change aims to enhance user security by reducing vulnerabilities associated with SMS codes, which can be intercepted. Users are encouraged to adopt alternatives like Google Authenticator or security keys for better protection.
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