OK the files are encrypted and supposedly will take forever to crack – using today’s technology.
But the real issue here is that LastPass has taken all this time to work out that the hackers did get password files – something that LastPass has previously denied. That denial had reassured their customers that their secret passwords were still safe!
LastPass admits attackers copied password vaults • The Register
We advise our clients on how to store passwords securely – and in many cases we do not recommend online password vaults.
Further Reading
I am sure your passwords are still safe with LastPass… – Smart Thinking Solutions
Do you keep your passwords in LastPass? – Smart Thinking Solutions
