Last week Google released the new application Backup and Sync for Mac and Windows PC systems, but it seems the ideas never stop. Google has announced that it wants to simplify and strengthen the procedure επαλήθευσης δύο factors in the accounts of its users.
Starting this week, Google will send invitations to users using it two-factor authentication method by SMS (Short Message Service) to test a new, simplified, and safer call for Google the next time they sign in to their accounts.
Instead of receiving messages sms, users will be able to get a direct Google prompt on their screen, from the app, which they can use by default or fall back to the familiar SMS.
"This is because SMS text message verifications and one-time codes are more prone to phishing attempts by attackers," Google said.
“With account authentication instead of SMS, administrators can be confident that their mobile policies will be applied to device and authentication will be done through an encrypted connection”.
Google says it will only send invitations to users who use SMS to verify two factors, most likely in the coming days.
Both Android and iOS will be supported, though iOS users will need to install the Google Search app from app Store for can receive the Google login prompts.
Those who choose are linked to Google accounts with security keys will not see the change.
The new feature it will be available shortly to all users and to all versions of G Suite. Google last revised its two-factor authentication process in February 2017, when it enabled encrypted connections by default for all real-time connections.