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Apple IDs gain option for two-step verification

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Rick, Mar 22, 2013.

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  1. Rick TechSpot Staff Posts: 6,250   +38

    Apple today joined a growing list of companies who offer two-factor authentication. The move offers users the option of better security by requiring additional information while logging in, namely a four-digit verification code sent via SMS or through Apple's Find...

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    Rick, Mar 22, 2013
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  2. Guest

    I really hate to be the guy that immediately jumps in to criticize, but this still doesn't offer two-step authentication on icloud.com

    Long story short, it still doesn't add any protection to accessing iCloud's email. Hopefully that's coming.
    Guest, Mar 22, 2013
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  3. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,705   +201

    I tired Google 2 step verification, after a day I stopped it... I log in with my Google account too much to keep on putting in my code and making application specific passwords... such a pain.
    JC713, Mar 23, 2013
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