{"id":72967,"date":"2014-09-16T22:53:48","date_gmt":"2014-09-16T20:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=72967"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:28:21","slug":"icloud-gets-more-secure-with-two-factor-authentication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/icloud-gets-more-secure-with-two-factor-authentication\/","title":{"rendered":"iCloud increases security with two-factor authentication"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple promised to increase iCloud\u2019s security following the hack<\/a> that exposed nude celebrity photos. The company made good on its promise today by rolling out two-factor authentication<\/a> again. The feature briefly appeared in June but disappeared for unknown reasons.<\/p>\n

Now when you try to log into your iCloud, you\u2019ll have to provide a phone number for Apple to text you verification codes<\/strong>. While it\u2019s easy for hackers to gain access to online accounts, it\u2019s much harder for a hacker to steal or hack into your phone. By requiring a second layer of verification, Apple is making sure it\u2019s you that\u2019s trying to access your iCloud.<\/p>\n

\"iCloud<\/p>\n

The two step verification gets sent as a four number code<\/strong> via text message. Enter the number on the site and you\u2019ll get access to your account. You\u2019ll also receive an email<\/strong> alerting you someone accessed your iCloud account. This ensures you are aware of any and all activity on your iCloud.<\/p>\n

But what happens if your phone gets lost or broken? You can specify another phone number to receive the verification code. It\u2019s a good idea to chose someone you trust won\u2019t snoop on your iCloud.<\/p>\n

Apple still has a lot of work to do to lock down iCloud and it’ll have to do it quickly if the company wants customers to start using its digital wallet<\/a> payment system, Apple Pay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Source: Apple<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Via: MacRumors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Follow me on Twitter: @lewisleong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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