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.
  • youmaynotknow@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    2 hours ago

    About 1password publishing their pentesting results. Why put it behind a ‘give me your email address’ wall?

    That alone is enough for me to instantly disregard them as an option.