Easy macOS and iOS Tips and Fixes
Apple's upgraded Passwords app can replace an existing Wi-Fi sharing feature. It allows users to generate a QR code for quick Wi-Fi access, simplifying connections in large groups. This is more efficient than the current method, which can be unreliable and cumbersome when sharing with multiple people.
1Password founders Sara and Dave Teare discuss digital estate planning, focusing on managing digital assets like passwords and documents. They emphasize its importance and share their personal experiences in making planning a family necessity, addressing concerns about practicalities and emotional hurdles. They encourage open conversations to ease discomfort, suggest practical approaches for assigning responsibilities, and stress having organized records for digital and physical assets. They advocate using tools like 1Password for managing changing digital information, highlighting the need for continual updates in planning.
https://blog.1password.com/digital-estate-planning-sara-dave-interview/
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/
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.
1Password Community launches, enhancing user connection, support, and resources. Improved design, centralized resources, dedicated spaces for admins and developers, and interactive events enrich engagement. Features for business admins, developers, and home users foster collaboration and learning. A Champion program promotes thought leadership. Community team introduced for assistance. Users encouraged to participate and provide feedback for future growth.
Emily Crose, a cybersecurity expert, explores how hackers evolved from outsiders to collaborators with governments in her book, Hack to the Future. She discusses hacker motivations, the historical context of hacking, and its relationship with politics through a podcast interview. Crose addresses shifts in hacker culture, citing influential events like the Morris worm and the Melissa virus, which altered public and governmental perceptions of hackers. She notes the transition from adversarial to collaborative relationships with authorities, emphasizing the need for constructive engagement over criminalization. The interview also examines the implications of cyber warfare and offers insights for ethical considerations in working with government agencies. Crose's website provides further information and resources related to her work and upcoming audiobook release.
https://blog.1password.com/hackers-state-emily-crose-interview/