Google released the new app last week Backup and Sync for Mac and Windows PC, but as you can see, ideas do not stop. Google has announced that it wants to simplify and strengthen the two-factor verification process in its users' accounts.
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 SMS messages, users will be able to receive a direct Google prompt on their screen from the application, which they can use by default or return to known 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 rest assured that their mobile policies will be implemented on the device and authentication will be done via 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 the App Store to be able to receive Google login prompts.
Those who choose are linked to Google accounts with security keys will not see the change.
The new feature will be available shortly to all users, as well as to all versions of G Suite. Google revised the two-factor verification process, most recently in February of 2017, when it enabled encrypted connections by default for all connections in real time.
