Do you remember those secret notes we used to pass around in middle school, folded like impossible origami? Well, technology has come a long way since then, with a tool that will awaken your inner spy: HideMySecrets.
This macOS app, developed by Denis, (who might have watched too many Mission Impossible movies—but we’re not complaining), allows you to hide your most confidential messages in a plain text, right under everyone’s nose.
So, how does it work? Essentially, HideMySecrets uses a steganography technique—no, it’s not a venereal disease but the art of hiding a message within another medium. Think of it like hiding your grocery list in the Mona Lisa—no one would ever suspect, except maybe you and Leonardo da Vinci (if he were still around, of course).
Practically, the app takes your secret message, converts it into a series of “invisible” characters, and cleverly inserts them between the words of your cover text. The result? A text that looks perfectly normal but secretly holds your hidden messages. It’s so discreet that even the most paranoid person wouldn’t notice.
A simple drag-and-drop of your text, you type in your secret message, and voilà! No need to have a 200 IQ or be a hacker in a hoodie to use it.
In short, whether you want to share the office printer’s unlock code without your boss knowing, plan a surprise party without getting caught, or simply enjoy playing James Bond on a Sunday, this app is perfect!
Denis doesn’t plan to stop there. He’s already working on an update that will add a button to “clean” a text file of its hidden message. Handy if you realize you’ve accidentally hidden your Christmas gift list in your company’s quarterly report…
What’s great about HideMySecrets is that it makes a technique, which might seem complex at first glance, accessible to everyone.
Moreover, in an age where our every move online is scrutinized, analyzed, and sold to the highest bidder, having tools like HideMySecrets gives us a little private space on the vast web. It reminds us that privacy is not a luxury but a right.
So, if you’re tempted to channel your inner 007 (and I know you are), head to the official website: micmac-app.fr. The app is free, so why not give it a try?
