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On the Security of Password Managers

Schneier on Security

There's new research on the security of password managers, speficially 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass, and Lastpass. This work specifically looks at password leakage on the host computer. That is, does the password manager accidentally leave plaintext copies of password lying around memory? News article.

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A Password Manager Isn't Just for Christmas, It's for Life (So Here's 50% Off!)

Troy Hunt

Actually, I'll rephrase that: because he was a normal guy; he's not normal anymore because yesterday I carved out some time to give him an early Christmas present: Today I spent an hour getting a mate into @1Password. Not upset, that was still a great value Christmas present, but this is, well, literally twice as great value!

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The 7 best password managers for business

CSO Magazine

Enterprise-class password managers have become one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to help employees lock down their online accounts. Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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A bug in Chrome Password Manager caused user credentials to disappear

Security Affairs

Google addressed a Chrome’s Password Manager bug that caused user credentials to disappear temporarily for more than 18 hours. Google has addressed a bug in Chrome’s Password Manager that caused user credentials to disappear temporarily. Users can save passwords, however it was not visible to them.

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GUEST ESSAY: ‘CyberXchange’ presents a much-needed platform for cybersecurity purchases

The Last Watchdog

Consider that PCI-DSS alone has over 250 complex requirements that include things like endpoint protection, password management, anti-virus, border security, data recovery and awareness training. All of this activity has put a strain on how companies buy and sell cybersecurity solutions.

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Troy Hunt

it now looks like this will become a repeatable Xmas present for friends) I didn't hit 200k Twitter followers by this video. Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online. References The 3D printed moon light is soooo nice! (it but I did a day and a half later!)

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8 Best Password Management Software & Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

The boom in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which finding software to manage passwords plays a big role. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.