Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a very common method used to give an extra layer of security to any digital transaction or even log in to accounts. While it is considered safe, Apple A step has been taken to make two-factor authentication even more secure. According to a report by Macworld, Apple is asking companies to change the format in which they send SMS codes. iPhone the user.
iphone – or for that matter Android Device – Has an autofill feature that automatically puts OTP or verification code. What Apple is doing is that it will give the option of autofill only if the verification code and the domain from where it is sent. For example, you receive an OTP www.amazon.com but otp comes amazon.securelogin.com Then you will not get the option to autofill OTP or verification code.
This new format was rolled out last year but now some users are seeing it. According to the report the new format looks like this:
“Your Apple ID code is 123456. DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE. @apple.com #123456 % apple.com,
What it does is that it ensures that any phishing attack that may have taken place via SMS – specifically verification codes and OTPs – is thwarted as it will verify the domain to verify that it is authentic. Yes or No.
It is unclear whether the feature has been rolled out to all users or whether it will come to all sites and apps that use 2FA as a security measure. We tried with a few apps and sites but the new format didn’t work for us. Perhaps it will be part of iOS 15.4, the next major update Apple is expected to roll out to all iPhone users. Still, this is one way that will make the use of OTPs and verification codes safer for iPhone users.
iphone – or for that matter Android Device – Has an autofill feature that automatically puts OTP or verification code. What Apple is doing is that it will give the option of autofill only if the verification code and the domain from where it is sent. For example, you receive an OTP www.amazon.com but otp comes amazon.securelogin.com Then you will not get the option to autofill OTP or verification code.
This new format was rolled out last year but now some users are seeing it. According to the report the new format looks like this:
“Your Apple ID code is 123456. DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE. @apple.com #123456 % apple.com,
What it does is that it ensures that any phishing attack that may have taken place via SMS – specifically verification codes and OTPs – is thwarted as it will verify the domain to verify that it is authentic. Yes or No.
It is unclear whether the feature has been rolled out to all users or whether it will come to all sites and apps that use 2FA as a security measure. We tried with a few apps and sites but the new format didn’t work for us. Perhaps it will be part of iOS 15.4, the next major update Apple is expected to roll out to all iPhone users. Still, this is one way that will make the use of OTPs and verification codes safer for iPhone users.
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