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Apple’s new iCloud security requirements: How it affects you and the software you use

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<p>If you use iCloud for email, calendar events, or contacts with any apps other than those made by Apple, and you haven’t upgraded the security on your account to use two-factor authentication (2FA), syncing and other interaction will fail starting June 15. That’s when Apple imposes a new security requirement that requires unique passwords for all third-party software that works with iCloud accounts. That includes apps like BusyContacts, Fantastical, and Thunderbird, to name a few of hundreds, as well as online services that sync with iCloud or retrieve email.</p><p>That sounds a lot more secure, but there’s less there than meets the eye. Apple’s method of allowing third-party access has significant flaws in containing abuse if one of these unique passwords gets discovered. There’s a better way with its own set of problems, but Apple doesn’t appear to be moving in that direction. (Here’s our how-to guide on setting up iCloud/Apple ID 2FA (http://www.macworld.com/article/3184650/ios/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication-for-your-apple-id-and-icloud-account.html).)</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3197439/security/apples-new-icloud-security-requirements-how-it-affects-you-and-the-software-you-use.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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