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A password manager is essentially an encrypted vault for storing passwords that is itself protected by a master password. Password vaults can be used to simply store passwords for easy recall, but one of the best features of most password managers is their ability to generate passwords.
Individuals can use password managers to strike a balance between security and convenience. Here are a look at the pros and the cons of password managers based on the experience and analysis of four tech journalists.
Who says persistence doesn't pay off? After 10 years of nagging that resulted in the longest forum thread in 1Password's history, the popular password manager is finally coming to Linux. 1Password has been enjoyed by Windows, Android and iOS users for years, but not Linux fans.
The creators of the Mooltipass hardware password manager have unveiled the Mooltipass Mini BLE, a Bluetooth-enabled version of the device that includes many new and useful features. Back in 2016, SecurityWeek reviewed the second generation of the Mooltipass open source hardware password manager, the Mooltipass Mini.
Dropbox has unveiled a range of new features aimed at making the storage site more of a one-stop shop for subscribers. On the security front, Dropbox is adding its own password manager.
Apple has announced the availability of a series of open source tools designed to foster collaboration between password manager developers. Published on GitHub in the Password Manager Resources repository, the tools should help developers create strong passwords compatible with popular websites.
A large percentage of Americans currently do not take the necessary steps to protect their passwords and logins online, FICO reveals. Only 42 percent are using separate passwords to access multiple accounts; 17 percent of respondents have between two to five passwords they reuse across accounts; and 4 percent use a single password across all accounts.
One of the vulnerabilities that researchers from the University of York discovered in widely-used password managers could have resulted in malicious apps stealing users' credentials. Password managers are encrypted vaults employed to store credentials and other sensitive information, and they allow the use of strong, unique credentials for each of the applications and online services an individual uses.
Researchers at the University of York have shown that some commercial password managers may not be a watertight way to ensure cybersecurity. After creating a malicious app to impersonate a legitimate Google app, they were able to fool two out of five of the password managers they tested into giving away a password.
The makers of NordVPN have come out with a new version of their NordPass password manager. Find out how to install and use it.