Security News > 2021 > February > LastPass password management app: A cheat sheet

TechRepublic's cheat sheet about LastPass is a quick introduction to this password management app, as well as a "Living" guide that will be revised periodically as new updates and versions are released.

Executive summaryWhat is LastPass? LastPass is a robust password management tool available on most computing platforms and as a browser plugin.

Why does LastPass matter? Like all other password management apps, LastPass matters because of the sheer volume of online logins the average person regularly contends with.

Is LastPass free? LastPass was initially released in 2008 as a simple browser plugin and has since become a robust application suite.

In addition to AES-256 encryption of your password vault LastPass communicates with its servers using PBKDF2 SHA-256 and salted hashes for an extra layer of security between the app on your phone/computer and LastPass' servers.

Simply navigate to LastPass' website and click on Get LastPass Free to be instantly taken to the mobile app store or browser plugin install screen applicable to your device.

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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/lastpass-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7