2 step verification now enabled on icloud backups and on other stuff for the start of next month
Dear ZZZZZZ,
Thank you for using two-step verification to protect your Apple ID. This email provides information about recent updates to your service.
Two-step verification now protects iCloud
Starting today, in addition to protecting your Apple ID account information, two-step verification also protects all of the data you store and keep up to date with iCloud. For more information, read the Two-Step Verification FAQ.
Sign in securely with app-specific passwords
If you use iCloud with any third party apps such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird or BusyCal, you can now create app-specific passwords that let you sign in securely even if the app you are using does not support two-step verification.
To generate an app-specific password:
Sign in to My Apple ID (
https://appleid.apple.com)
Go to Password & Security
Click Generate App-Specific Password
App-specific passwords will be required starting on 1 October 2014.
For complete instructions and answers to common questions, read Using App‑Specific Passwords. If you need additional help, visit Apple Support.
Sincerely,
Apple Support