Google is working to change the SMS code authentication used to sign into a Google account to have you scan a QR code. Besides the several severe flaws with this idea, it's still good that Google ...

Although this only works for Google accounts, it's highly recommended to turn on two-factor authentication on every account that supports it. Passwords aren't entirely a thing of the past, though.

If you use Google services, and you don't want anyone raiding or wrecking your account and services--not to mention your life--Google two-step verification security is for you.

Google has confirmed plans to strongarm all Cloud customers to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) starting in 2025.