When LastPass reset their MFA security they locked their clients out as well as the threat actors. LastPass users furious after being locked out due to MFA resets (bleepingcomputer.com) Your takeaway LastPass is a good way to keep your passwords secure – but you are giving LastPass or other password …
If you use KeePass it is good to know…
…it does not leak your master password any more! I have had a lot to say on the storage of your highly sensitive passwords – use an online bank if you must but also realise they are not perfect: KeePass v2.54 fixes bug that leaked cleartext master password (bleepingcomputer.com) I …
More information on one of the LastPass security breaches
I have written before on the security breaches at the password vault LastPass: LastPass articles on Smart Thinking Solutions It has now been reported that one of only four people at the company who had access to the most sensitive data, was targeted via their home computer: LastPass says employee’s …
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Password Banks are becoming the new targets
Keeping all your unique and complicated passwords online and available whenever you need is a good idea – but the password bank has to be secure. Both LastPass and BitWarden have their problems – now KeePass may or may not have a problem: KeePass disputes vulnerability allowing stealthy password theft …
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Another Password Vault Under Attack
Following LastPass security issues, BitWarden has seen some traction as an alternative – especially as you could run your own BitWarden server – I wrote about that here. Now BitWarden (among other password vault software) has come under threat via a malicious Google Ads phishing campaign, where the threat actors …
