safest password manager: splashID or 1 password or?

[alainr]

What is the safest password manager software for the imac and ipod touch?

i have been using splash ID for several years, but wondered if it is still recommended.
is it really safe to use it for passwords for online banking?

[r0k]

Originally Posted by alainr

What is the safest password manager software for the imac and ipod touch?

i have been using splash ID for several years, but wondered if it is still recommended.
is it really safe to use it for passwords for online banking?

I don't see a problem with any password manager like 1password or splashid. I have used Splashid since my Palm days and I still use it on my Mac, iPad and iPhone. I've also used 1password briefly but I like splashid better.

I don't recommend integrating any password safe with your browser. It's just a personal preference for me but I prefer to type the password every time even if it means launching an app to look it up and then copying and pasting it to the web site or app that is asking for it. I turned off browser integration for Splashid and I doubt I will ever turn it back on. I also disable all the various browser features (ie firefox, safari and chrome offering to "remember passwords") and extensions to remember passwords or back them up to some server someplace (ie xmarks or ff sync offering to back up passwords).

[GoKyu]

I've never heard of SplashID, but I've been using 1Pawword for the past 2 years or so, and I love it. Having my passwords available everywhere (Mac, iPhone, iPad), makes going online from anywhere much more convenient, without losing the security of having strong passwords. (I choose passwords that are pretty much impossible to remember by themselves.)

As long as you choose a master password that's easy to remember, but long enough to be nearly impossible to guess, you're all set

[dark knight]

got to just throw a vote in for Datainherit.

free app, yes they are trying to sell further services but you dont have to buy them. very pro app, very simple, you can enter all your stuff online which also means you can check it online too if you are without your phone.

also, if you have no signal you can access the password list offline too.
cool app.

[devb]

From security perspective i have always preferred SplashID. Normally , other tools impose security by compromising on user experience and ease of use. SPLASHID is one the best password management tool which has both. I have been using it on my laptop and blackberry handset.

[itickings]

Originally Posted by r0k

I don't recommend integrating any password safe with your browser. It's just a personal preference for me but I prefer to type the password every time even if it means launching an app to look it up and then copying and pasting it to the web site or app that is asking for it.

While I can understand your hesitation to integrate the password manager, keep in mind that use of the clipboard actually makes it easier from some rouge to intercept the password compared to having the password manager submitting the credentials directly on the page. Ups and downs, it is not black and white.

[SandboxGeneral]

I prefer LastPass which integrates into your browser's on OS X, Linux, and Windows and they even have an iOS app, as well as Android and a bunch of others. They have quite the endorsements as well.

[ToeNhi]

I am throwing my vote in for mSecure. I've been using it since it came out in the App Store. I like that it does not sync with "their" servers. I also have the Mac OS version that I sync with my iPhone so I have a backup.

My biggest concern is online storage. mSecure will let you sync with the likes of Dropbox which I love to use for work and personal storage, but I'm hesitant to back up mSecure to. As muct as I like and recommend mSecure, I still don't store my sensitive info like social security number or back account numbers in it. For those, I use a small address box I keep hidden at home.

[jrs22]

When I moved from windows to OSX last month I spent many hours online researching password managers. I found the Security Now podcasts to be one of the best sources of detailed information. There are lots of holes in the security of many of them, with Lastpass and 1Password coming out on top, IMHO. I tried both, since Lastpass is free if you don't need premium services, and 1Password has a 30 day free trial available on their website. Ultimately I went with 1Password because I wanted the option of a freestanding program and I wanted to keep all my data at 'home'. I use the app on my iPad and iPod also, and synching over wi-if is a snap. With Lastpass you have no choice but to store your information online, and despite Steve Gibson's research I was uneasy.

[palmharbor]

Originally Posted by SandboxGeneral

I prefer LastPass which integrates into your browser's on OS X, Linux, and Windows and they even have an iOS app, as well as Android and a bunch of others. They have quite the endorsements as well.

I am running 10.8 and find that last pass is unreliable...some days it works and other days it does not have a clue with the username and password
are. I guess its worth what we pay for it.

[jrs22]

One of the reasons that I went with 1Password is that in addition to the browser extensions that Lastpass is based on, it has a freestanding app. I figured that the app would be less likely to "break" after OSX updates. Developers have access to OSX updates, but with the browser extensions they are also subject to interactions with other extensions.

[SandboxGeneral]

Originally Posted by palmharbor

I am running 10.8 and find that last pass is unreliable...some days it works and other days it does not have a clue with the username and password
are. I guess its worth what we pay for it.

Could be a bad install. Try deleting it and reinstalling it. I had an issue like that a couple of years ago and contacted their support. They were very helpful and quick to respond. Since then, I've had no problems at all. I use it in OS X, Windows, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari and IE when I have to.

[palmharbor]

Originally Posted by SandboxGeneral

Could be a bad install. Try deleting it and reinstalling it. I had an issue like that a couple of years ago and contacted their support. They were very helpful and quick to respond. Since then, I've had no problems at all. I use it in OS X, Windows, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari and IE when I have to.

I have done it three times and keychain is the most worthless Apple Apps I have used but the big priority is interface with Facebook,iPhone, ipad
not the basics anymore.

[old-wiz]

ummmm....No password manager is safe if the password to unlock the password manager is insecure.

[Deandre]

Originally Posted by alainr

What is the safest password manager software for the imac and ipod touch?

i have been using splash ID for several years, but wondered if it is still recommended.
is it really safe to use it for passwords for online banking?

Yes, it is highly recommended. SplashData's SplashID Safe is the oldest and most reliable password security app I know. It continuously innovates and provide updates for most recent platform versions and it is well-known for excellent developer support. Because it expertly designed also as a sensitive data vault, it is perfectly safe for online banking purposes.

[GIZBUG]

Long time SplashID user here. Have it on my pc, mac, and iphone. Love it, no reason to use anything else.