Although sending you an SMS (Short Message Service) verification code provides some security, many apps now use code-generating apps and two-factor authentication instead. But more recently, passkeys now use a biometric approach to logging in. Biometrics can offer an even more secure alternative.
Following this trend, Google is reportedly planning to replace SMS verification codes with “QR code” scanning. SMS codes are currently used to verify user identity and prevent fraudsters from creating fake Gmail accounts to distribute spam. However, these codes present several challenges. They can be phished through suspicious links, and users may not always have access to their registered devices. With a QR code, users will simply scan it with their phone’s camera instead of entering a six-digit code.
雖然傳送SMS（簡訊服務）驗證碼能提供一些安全性，但現在許多應用程式改為使用代碼生成應用程式和雙重要素驗證。而最近，通行金鑰則採用了生物辨識的方法進行登入。生物辨識技術可以提供甚至更安全的選擇。
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Google 跟隨這一趨勢，據傳正計劃用掃描 QR 碼來取代簡訊驗證。簡訊代碼目前用於驗證用戶身分，並防止詐騙者建立假 Gmail 帳戶來散播垃圾郵件。然而，這些代碼存在幾個挑戰。它們可能會經由可疑連結遭受釣魚攻擊，而且用戶也不一定總是能夠使用其註冊的裝置。使用 QR 碼的話，用戶將只需用手機相機掃描它，而無需輸入六位數的代碼。
What Did You Learn?
What are the methods mentioned in the article for verifying user identity?
參考答案 :
SMS codes, code-generating apps, two-factor authentication, passkeys and QR code scanning.
Word in Use
1. code n. 代碼，密碼
The store offers a code for a 10 percent discount on your first purchase.
這家店提供一個在第一次購物時享有九折的代碼。
2. alternative n. 選擇，替代方法
If you’re allergic to dairy, there are many alternatives to milk.
如果你對乳製品過敏，有很多替代牛奶的選擇。
3. reportedly adv. 據說，據報導
Reportedly, the singer will be releasing a new album next year.
據傳，這位歌手將在明年發行新專輯。
4. distribute vt. 散布，分發
Dave tried to distribute the flyers about the event, but people weren’t interested.
戴夫試著分發關於該活動的傳單，但沒有人感興趣。
5. suspicious a. 可疑的
The suspicious car parked outside the house was reported to the police.
停在房子外那輛可疑的汽車被舉報給警察了。
Practical Phrases
1. log in 登入
Please log in with your username and password to continue.
請使用你的用戶名和密碼登入以繼續。
2. replace A with B 用 B 取代 A
Can you replace the sugar in this recipe with honey?
你可以用蜂蜜取代這個食譜中的糖嗎？
3. have access to. . . 可使用∕取得……
I have access to all the files on the computer.
我可以使用這臺電腦上的所有檔案。
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