The LastPass Scandal Shows It's Time to Leave Passwords Behind

December 31, 2022

Since the story broke in August, we’ve covered the LastPass data breach several times. And things just keep getting worse for the password manager. While blaming LastPass is tempting, shouldn’t passwords themselves take some of the heat? And shouldn’t we, as consumers, also take some of the blame for continuing to use this antiquated technology well into the 21st century? In our top story, we go over all the reasons why we should move on from passwords as our primary security measure. And we introduce you to what’s next and let you know why you should switch.

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• … and more!

— Danny

If you’ve been following the LastPass data-leak scandal, you know something is terribly wrong with internet security. Passwords have never been an ideal solution to access your accounts, but it’s the best we’ve come up with since the 1960s. We’re well into the 21st century. It’s time to move on. Read More »

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Password manager LastPass has been embroiled in a data-leak scandal, with each update worsening the situation. In its most recent post, the company assured users their passwords were safe so long as they followed LastPass’s guidelines. Today, competitor 1Password released a scathing rebuttal. Read More »

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