Security News > 2022 > December > Apple unveils new iMessage, Apple ID and iCloud security for high-value targets

Responding to the increasing complexity of the global cyberthreat environment, Apple has released three new security features: iMessage Contact Key Verification, Security Keys for Apple ID and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud.

iMessage Contact Key Verification and Security Keys for Apple ID will be available globally in early 2023.

The new Apple security solutions are building and expanding on features that the company presented in the past months.

"Our security teams work tirelessly to keep users' data safe, and with iMessage Contact Key Verification, Security Keys and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, users will have three powerful new tools to further protect their most sensitive data and communications," said Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of software engineering.

To strengthen security for users that face extraordinary digital threats, Apple will globally release iMessage Contact Key Verification in the coming months.

Hardware Security Keys for Apple ID. Apple also announced Security Keys for Apple ID. With this solution, users can use third-party hardware security keys to further strengthen their devices.

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