wraggster
February 20th, 2014, 23:18
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After discovering a huge security hole (http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/07/amazon-apple-stop-taking-key-account-changes-over-the-phone/) last year, Apple added an extra layer of protection for Apple ID and iCloud users in the form of two-step verification (http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/21/apple-brings-two-step-verification-to-icloud-and-apple-id-users/). Today it's making the important security feature available in more countries: Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and Spain. With two-step verification, Apple sends a special code to a trusted device like your iPhone whenever someone attempts to make changes to your account or log in for the first time on a new device. Similar to what Google does with Gmail, the extra step prevents malicious changes happening without your knowledge. It's a simple thing to set up, and something that can save you from a whirlwind of pain (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/08/apple-amazon-mat-honan-hacking/) should your Apple ID ever fall into the wrong hands. Those in the mentioned countries can register now onApple's website (https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/).
http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/20/apple-two-step-verification-expansion/
After discovering a huge security hole (http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/07/amazon-apple-stop-taking-key-account-changes-over-the-phone/) last year, Apple added an extra layer of protection for Apple ID and iCloud users in the form of two-step verification (http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/21/apple-brings-two-step-verification-to-icloud-and-apple-id-users/). Today it's making the important security feature available in more countries: Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and Spain. With two-step verification, Apple sends a special code to a trusted device like your iPhone whenever someone attempts to make changes to your account or log in for the first time on a new device. Similar to what Google does with Gmail, the extra step prevents malicious changes happening without your knowledge. It's a simple thing to set up, and something that can save you from a whirlwind of pain (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/08/apple-amazon-mat-honan-hacking/) should your Apple ID ever fall into the wrong hands. Those in the mentioned countries can register now onApple's website (https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/).
http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/20/apple-two-step-verification-expansion/