Two-factor verification now active on iMessage and FaceTime


The Guardian first noted that two-factor verification is now active on iMessage and FaceTime. If the security setting is already enabled on the account, the feature will now work for iMessage and FaceTime. This mean when using these services users will be prompted for a secondary time-sensitive PIN from their mobile device. PINs can be obtained either by iOS notification or text message.

The feature offers an extra layer of protection. In addition to needing to know a user's login and password, an authorized user likely would also need to have access to that user's mobile device.