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One of the biggest beasts in the password management world, LastPass, is being spun out from parent LogMeIn as a "Standalone cloud security" organisation. "The success we've seen across the entire LogMeIn portfolio over the last 18 months proves there is a vast growth opportunity ahead for both LastPass and LogMeIn," said Andrew Kowal, a partner at Francisco Partners.
A security researcher has recommended against using the LastPass password manager Android app after noting seven embedded trackers. German infosec bod Mike Kuketz spotted LastPass's trackers in analysis produced by Exodus, which describes itself as "a non-profit organization led by hacktivists [whose] purpose is to help people get a better understanding of the Android applications tracking issues."
A security researcher has recommended against using the LastPass password manager Android app after noting seven embedded trackers. German infosec bod Mike Kuketz spotted LastPass's trackers in analysis produced by Exodus, which describes itself as "a non-profit organization led by hacktivists [whose] purpose is to help people get a better understanding of the Android applications tracking issues."
With the free version of LastPass now limiting where you can sync your passwords, here are a few other options. LastPass has typically gotten kudos as an effective password manager.
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.
The free version of LastPass - which people use to store passwords, notes, credit card details and so on - currently works across devices; a single login will give you access to all the associated data. From March 16, users will be required to choose which "Active device type" they want to use for the free service.
Today, LastPass began emailing customers of their Free service with news that starting on March 16th, 2021, users will no longer be allowed to use the service on both mobile and computer desktops simultaneously. According to this email, LastPass Free users will be able to use the service on their Android and iOS mobile devices simultaneously but not on computers or vice-versa.
Password manager LastPass appears to have had a big night out on Friday, to the point where the service needed a lengthy lie down over the weekend. LastPass since three days I can't log-in, getting message "An error has occurred while contacting the LastPass server. Please try again later."
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