New Delhi: Pepping up the level of security in its devices, Apple has enabled two-step authentication for signing in to its messaging apps on iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Although the security feature was added to Apple's iTunes and iCloud accounts in March 2013, but the same protection has now been extended to FaceTime and iMessages service.
Users will be required to insert a security code to verify their usernames and passwords. The security code is generated via a text message to a registered phone number(s) associated with the account or through Apple's Find my iPhone app.
Alternatvely, one could also use the recovery key that is intended to be kept safe for emergencies for logging in their accounts.
Many internet sites and services use the two-step authentication process for ensuring security of its users.
However, according to a report in the Guardian, some security experts have opined that the process where a text message is sent to a mobile device is still not fully secure and that multi-factor authentication should typically rely on something that only the original owner of the account knows like a swipe card or a fingerprint.
If required, users can also disable the two-step authentication feature.
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