After the multiple security problems (already known to the vast majority) in relation to the weakness of passwords in iCloud and the unauthorized accessApple seems to have reacted to the barrage of criticism and reproach for the fragility of the system and has taken very seriously that its users use passwords that are really difficult to "break". Let's recall the now woefully famous theme of celebrity nude photos because of precisely this.
Now they surprise us with a really curious utility and it is none other than creating passwords difficult to decrypt when we use third party platforms or applications that make use of the iCloud service such as Outlook, Thunderbird or BusyCal.
This functionality is aimed precisely at users who have previously activated two-step identity verificationThis system has no more mystery than entering your Apple ID so that later iCloud sends a code to one of the devices authorized by you, usually your smartphone. A recovery password will also be included here for any eventuality in which the identity cannot be verified on a regular basis. It is not mandatory but recommended for those who wish to add an extra "layer" of security to their account with stronger passwords.
For now Apple is only sending emails to precisely those users with two-step verification activated urging them to run this tool from October 1, the date on which this program will be launched. We will see if this new measure taken by Cupertino ends up better shielding their cloud service since for now it has garnered a somewhat debatable fame in this regard.