by Paul Ducklin on September 17, 2014
Two-step verificationApple's response, as we reported at the time, was to urge iCloud users to turn on its two-factor authentication system, known as two-step verification (2SV).
2SV augments your password with a one-time login code sent via SMS:
http://sophosnews.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/icloud-2sv-diagram-500.png?w=640
Even a crook who knew your Apple ID password wouldn't have enough to get into your account and restore your iCloud data onto his computer.
Also, if you were to see SMS verification codes popping up when you didn't expect them, you'd have an early warning that someone was trying (and failing!) to breach your account
Huzzah for Apple, we thought.
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Apple adds two-step verification for iCloud, effective immediately
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