I'm considering my first ever password manager. Just wondering if any of you guys have experience with using it and whether you would recommend it.
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I seem to hear bad things about it from security professionals but haven't ever used it. I seem to recall a security breach last year.
I use 1Password and it's great.
I use 1Password and it's great.
Second 1Password.
Heard of last pass, but honestly I hear a ton more about 1Password. I've had it for ever on iOS and mac, I really would be lost without it.
Heard of last pass, but honestly I hear a ton more about 1Password. I've had it for ever on iOS and mac, I really would be lost without it.
I use 1Password, but Steve Gibson (grc.com) uses LastPass which is as good an endorsement I need.
http://lifehacker.com/lastpass-hacked-time-to-change-your-master-password-1711463571
From searching, Last Pass has been hacked multiple times. and I have yet to see any 1Password hack.. Only mention is through a iCloud hack, and anything there was compromised.
For a password manager, I would never trust a proprietary solution.
http://keepass.info
KeePass works great, open-source, cross-platform (also iOS). I put the container in my public (yes, public) Dropbox folder and that's it.
http://keepass.info
KeePass works great, open-source, cross-platform (also iOS). I put the container in my public (yes, public) Dropbox folder and that's it.
Been using LastPass for four years now. There have been breaches, but this is a non-issue, as only encrypted data was compromised. Use 2FA and everything is cool. The service has lately moved to a new free tier that should suffice for almost everyone.
1Password with their new subscription model ... shady af. Will never recommend them to anyone ever again.
1Password with their new subscription model ... shady af. Will never recommend them to anyone ever again.
I've used LastPass for years and recently moved into the enterprise plan for my company.
Some people get nervous about it because it stores password data in the cloud but all that data is encrypted by your master password before it leaves your machine (encryption / decryption is done locally) so if you have a decent master password then there's very little risk and a whole lot of convenience about having access to your passwords from anywhere
As with everything else, you have to decide what your own level of acceptable risk is, but I'm comfortable with it
Some people get nervous about it because it stores password data in the cloud but all that data is encrypted by your master password before it leaves your machine (encryption / decryption is done locally) so if you have a decent master password then there's very little risk and a whole lot of convenience about having access to your passwords from anywhere
As with everything else, you have to decide what your own level of acceptable risk is, but I'm comfortable with it
Exactly. I tried 1Pass and while it certainly has many Features, I prefer to have a simple, transparent solution that doesn't require any Browser Plug-Ins etc.
I mostly Need a Password Manager on my MBP Running Windows but to my surprise, the Keepass touch + Dropbox solution works very well.
They (1Paasword) also offer then app without the monthly subscription as they have always done.
But I don't think you sync with your desktop until you purchase the standalone license.
Lastpass - numerous hacks
1Password - no reports of hacks.
I like 1Password because if you choose, the information is stored locally and is encrypted, that doesn't appear to be the case for Lastpass, i.e., your information is stored on Lastpass' servers.
1Password - no reports of hacks.
I like 1Password because if you choose, the information is stored locally and is encrypted, that doesn't appear to be the case for Lastpass, i.e., your information is stored on Lastpass' servers.
True. With their subscription service, you don't have to worry about keeping up with syncing, as it is done for you automatically across all devices.
I sync via iCloud to my 1password on my MacBook and iPhone. I don't need the subscription.
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If you use Google Chrome Canary.......it remembers all passwords and you don't have to screw with this flawed software...I had it and had nothing but problems.
Re: Google Canary.."Be forewarned: it's designed for developers and early adopters, and can sometimes break down completely." That is the warning straight from Google.