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Textpattern CMS 4.9.0 has launched, introducing critical compatibility with PHP 8.5 and MySQL 8.4 alongside robust security patches and developer-focused features like SMTP integration and dynamic thumbnails. This release strengthens the open-source CMS's position for modern web deployments while prioritizing backward compatibility.

A new IETF informational RFC argues that while standards bodies like the IETF cannot fully prevent Internet centralization driven by non-technical forces, they can design protocols to enable decentralized operation. The document dissects the risks and benefits of centralization across protocols and services, offering concrete recommendations for engineers to foster interoperability and user choice. As Big Tech dominance grows, this guidance could shape the future of open Internet architecture.

Web developers battling relentless bot abuse on forms now have a lightweight, open-source SMTP relay to prevent mailbox meltdowns. This single script batches duplicate notifications into digests, implements backoff delays, and strips problematic attachments—without requiring app-level changes. Deployable across any stack, it offers defense-in-depth against SMTP-level spam.

Email remains the backbone of digital communication, yet its security protocols, rooted in the 1970s, struggle against modern threats like spoofing and interception. This article explores the current patchwork of encryption and authentication measures, their vulnerabilities, and emerging standards that could either fortify SMTP or render it obsolete. As passkeys and quantum threats loom, developers and security experts must weigh incremental fixes against a radical redesign.

Fediverse architect Robert Mao unveils a radical proposal to rebuild social networking around open protocols and user-owned data, challenging centralized platforms by prioritizing decentralized conversations. His 'Comments Network' design uses DIDs and content addressing to let users own their interactions across applications.

Proton has unveiled Reply, an encrypted email client designed to simplify secure communication while upholding its core principles of privacy and end-to-end encryption. This innovation addresses growing concerns over email vulnerabilities and could redefine how developers and tech leaders handle sensitive data in an era of escalating cyber threats.