Name Mangler 3.9.3 Released
Name Mangler 3.9.3 fixes a crashing issue for macOS 11 users. Older macOS users can download a new copy without losing settings. App Store users should receive the update soon.
Apps
Key Codes, Keymou, and Leech Updated
Updates released: Key Codes 2.2.2, Keymou 1.2.11, Leech 3.2.11. Features include in-app help, macOS compatibility updates. Direct customers can update via the app or website; App Store users will see updates available.
SquareX Founder Vivek Ramachandran Talks Browser security:‘The Browser Has to Get More Intelligent.’
Vivek Ramachandran discusses modern browser security, emphasizing that traditional URL analysis is outdated. With employees spending over 90% of their work time in browsers, security solutions must innovate here. His company, SquareX, aims to counter emerging threats using browser-native technology and machine learning for attack detection. Recent vulnerabilities in mail services suggest that existing protections are insufficient, particularly against clever social engineering tactics. Ramachandran believes future browser security will function as an AI-enabled security assistant, adapting to user needs amidst evolving threats.
https://blog.1password.com/browser-security-risks-vivek-ramachandran-interview/
Name Mangler 3.9.2 Released
Name Mangler 3.9.2 released with updates for photographers, including new metadata fields and fixes for photo-related data. In-app help now available. Users can update via the App Store or direct download.
Desktop Curtain and Time Sink Updated
Released Desktop Curtain 3.2 and Time Sink 2.2.4; minor updates mainly for macOS compatibility. Key changes: Desktop Curtain introduces Cover Widgets; Time Sink fixes bugs affecting screenshot limits. Both apps have a new in-app help system. Updates available in the App Store and on app websites. Future updates for all apps coming soon.
The Urgent Need to Replace SMS-based MFA
FBI and CISA urged against SMS-based MFA due to interception risks, especially after cyberattacks like Salt Typhoon. Security experts have long advised moving to stronger alternatives. SMS can be compromised through SIM swapping, smishing, and MitM attacks. Despite its vulnerabilities, it's still widely used. Companies need layered approaches to replace SMS with secure options like FIDO, non-SMS authenticator codes, and password managers. Strong authentication should be enforced across all organizational levels, as weaker accounts are often less secured.