Apple iOS users face tighter security to access accounts
iOS and iTunes users have been bumping into new and stricter security measures in order to use their accounts.
The new security demands, apparently implemented yesterday, have been asking users to choose three security questions and answers that are then required to download a new app from the App Store. A backup e-mail address is also being required, presumably in case a user's primary address and associated Apple ID become compromised.
Threads on the Apple Support forums highlight a number of users confused by the new security steps because there was no official word from Apple prior to the new security requests. Described by The Next Web, the "Security Info Required" popup window that appears explains that creating the backup or "rescue" e-mail address gives Apple a way to contact you if any account questions arise.
