Apple ID account & you: How to better protect it with security keys

By Tim Hardwick, MacRumors

Apple has introduced security keys as an additional step to help users protect their Apple ID accounts. Keep reading to learn why the alternative authentication method is the most secure method available and what you need to do to set it up.

With the release of iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, and macOS Ventura 13.2, Apple introduced support for security keys, or physical devices that can verify your ‌Apple ID‌ instead of a passcode.

Apple designed the feature for people who require additional protection from targeted attacks, such as phishing or social engineering scams.

Read much more at MacRumors: https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/protect-apple-id-security-keys/

Read Apple’s guide to security keys here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213154

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