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Apple finally adds two-step authentication to some more of its services

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 13 Feb 2015 10:40 User comments (1)

Apple finally adds two-step authentication to some more of its services Apple users rejoice! The tech giant is finally bringing two-step authentication to some of your services, including iMessages and FaceTime for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
As with other services that use two-step authentication, you will log in with your Apple ID and password and then you will need to provide a second identification code before using video chat or messaging. The second step will be required if you log in to the services from a new device or log out on your main device.

Apple will send the secondary code via text to your registered phone or to the Find My iPhone app.

Source:
Guardian

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1 user comment

114.2.2015 11:17

And what to do for those of us that don't own a cellular phone??

F off to all the companies that center 2FA around having a smart phone!

FIND ANOTHER WAY OR MAKE YOUR SYSTEM MORE SECURE!

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