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Vulnerability in the Kaspersky Password Manager

Schneier on Security

A vulnerability (just patched) in the random number generator used in the Kaspersky Password Manager resulted in easily guessable passwords: The password generator included in Kaspersky Password Manager had several problems. All the passwords it created could be bruteforced in seconds.

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Breaking a Password Manager

Schneier on Security

Interesting story of breaking the security of the RoboForm password manager in order to recover a cryptocurrency wallet password. If you knew the date and time and other parameters, you could compute any password that would have been generated on a certain date and time in the past.

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Is Firefox Password Manager Secure?

Tech Republic Security

Like other password managers, there are risks and drawbacks to consider before trusting Firefox Password Manager with your credentials.

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

Troy Hunt

He's not a techie (he runs a pizza restaurant), but somehow, we ended up talking about passwords. Change the password to one 1Password automatically generates c. Obviously, he still has a heap of accounts to set decent passwords on, but now he knows the pattern and he can repeat that over and over again.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Is Google Password Manager Safe to Use in 2024?

Tech Republic Security

Google Password Manager is a free password management service built into Chrome and Google apps. Learn how it works and how secure it is in this detailed review.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Use a Password Manager

Tech Republic Security

Here are 5 reasons why you should consider using a password manager to protect your data and improve password management.