Apple Makes Two-Factor Authentication Available For Apple IDs 63
wiredmikey writes "In an effort to increase security for user accounts, Apple on Thursday introduced a two-step verification option for Apple IDs. As the 'epic hacking' of Wired journalist Mat Honan proved, an Apple ID often carries much more power than the ability to buy songs and apps through Apple's App store. An Apple ID can essentially be the keys to the Kingdom when it comes to Apple devices and user maintained data, and as Apple explains, is the key to many important things you do with Apple, such as purchasing from the iTunes and App Stores, keeping personal information up-to-date across your devices with iCloud, and locating, locking, or wiping your devices.' 'After you turn [Two-step verification] on, there will be no way for anyone to access and manage your account at My Apple ID other than by using your password, verification codes sent your trusted devices, or your Recovery Key, a support entry announcing the new service explained."
Thats just great. (Score:1, Interesting)
But what happens when the trusted device is the iPhone thats just gone missing?
Re:Already closed (Score:2, Interesting)
This is interesting - went to set up two factor authentication; logged into the Apple site, then went to the passwords and security section, which asked for my two 'security questions' - which I never gave them. At this point, you can't get anywhere else. You're dumped to a KB article that is clearly incorrect and other than waiting online for an AppleDrone to tell me it's not really a problem (the usual Apple response to things), there is nothing else I can do.
Perhaps it's embroiled in this little issue. I suppose I'll wait a bit to see what happens.