authentication Archives

Secretive Helps You Keep Your SSH Keys Secret, Keep Them Safe

Secretive is an open-source macOS tool that stores SSH keys securely within the Mac’s Secure Enclave, preventing export and enhancing protection by leveraging the system’s most sensitive security features. While it requires manual setup and doesn’t allow backup or transfer of keys between devices, it supports modern cryptographic algorithms and integrates with developer tools like GitHub and file transfer apps, offering a robust security option until Apple possibly integrates similar functionality into its Passwords app.

https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/10/secretive-helps-you-keep-your-ssh-keys-secret-keep-them-safe/

20 Years of Digital Life, Gone in an Instant, Thanks to Apple

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Apple locked my 25-year Apple ID after a problematic gift card transaction, rendering my devices and iCloud inaccessible. Despite spending tens of thousands and being a loyal customer, Apple offers no explanation or recourse. Attempts to resolve the issue through support were unhelpful, and creating a new account risks further complications. I urgently seek assistance to restore my digital identity.

https://hey.paris/posts/appleid/

Michael Tsai

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Apple ID disabled after failed $500 gift card redemption. User lost access to 25 years of data, including family photos and vital digital services. Apple support unhelpful; only suggestion is to create a new account, which leads to loss of data and purchases. Recommended precautions: separate personal and developer Apple IDs, avoid discounted gift cards, back up data locally. User is a long-time Apple developer, heightening concerns over system failures in account management.

https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/12/13/locked-out-of-apple-account-due-to-gift-card/