Password managers less secure than promised
ethz.ch
Researchers from ETH Zurich have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular, cloud-based password managers. During testing, they were able to view and even make changes to stored passwords.
  • Millions of people use password managers. They make accessing online services and bank accounts easy and simplify credit card payments.
  • Many providers promise absolute security – the data is said to be so encrypted that even the providers themselves cannot access it.
  • However, researchers from ETH Zurich have shown that it is possible for hackers to view and even change passwords.
  • nroth@lemmy.worldEnglish
    41·
    15 hours ago

    What if you have a house fire and lose all devices with the key

    • Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish
      3·
      10 hours ago

      What if there’s a nuclear war end the house gets vaporized?

      To protect against this scenario I have this small portable computer that I keep in my pocket. They’re quite popular these days.