Apple extends two-factor authentication to FaceTime and iMessage<article>
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Apple recently extended its
two-step verification protections to two more services. The SMS-based security measure now covers FaceTime and iMessage in addition to iCloud and your Apple ID, as first reported by
The Guardian. </p><p>
The new security measure means that if you have two-step verification enabled, the next time you try to login to iMessage or FaceTime on a new device you will have to supply a code sent to your smartphone via text message in addition to logging in with your password. Apple's version of two-factor authentication does not work with authenticator smartphone apps.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2883921/apple-extends-two-factor-authentication-to-facetime-and-imessage.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Apple extends two-factor authentication to FaceTime and iMessage
