Apple has rolled out its two step verification feature for Apple ID to more countries including India. The feature was introduced in the US, UK, Germany, Italy, Japan and others in March 2013.
The two-step verification process adds an extra security layer to their Apple ID thereby reducing the chances of compromising their account. It requires a user to enter a verification code before they can sign in with their Apple ID. The 4-digit verification code can be received via SMS or the Find My iPhone app.
In addition to India, the feature is available in Greece, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico and many others. You can click here to get a full list of the countries which has now summed up to a total on 59.
Security concerns on mobile devices is increasing and hence more and more companies are striving hard to protect user data. Last year, Microsoft added the two step verification layer to increase security. Also, major social networks like Twitter, LinkedIn, Google and others already support this feature.