Google Encourages Users to Move Away from SMS for Two-Step Verification

Google is encouraging its users to stop using SMS for two-step verification. The company prefers that users adopt more secure methods such as passkeys for multi-factor authentication (MFA). This decision aims to strengthen account security by reducing reliance on SMS, which are often criticized for their vulnerability to SIM swapping attacks. Google has not yet announced a specific date for this transition, but the goal is clear: to improve user account security.