Before entering any device code, users should verify the legitimacy of the request through a separate communication channel, such as a direct phone call or an internal messaging platform.

E very medical device has its own unique code, allowing manufacturers to keep track of their products once they enter the market. But while these codes are critical for recalling faulty devices or ...

A new feature has been spotted in Google Messages beta that allows you to verify your contacts' devices with a QR code.

But somewhere, in the highest tower, is stuff that only the people who made the device get access to. This is the inner sanctum where the foundational code that determines how the device works lives.

Google Messages is currently testing a second verification method for ensuring you're texting with the person you think you are.