An online password manager can make your life much easier by automatically entering individual passwords for each website and service you visit. It is a very convenient tool \u2013 unless it is hacked. In that instance, by discrediting a single password, cyber criminals can receive access to invaluable information,\u00a0including\u00a0banking credentials.<\/p>\n
LastPass, a popular password manager, has recently disclosed a network breach<\/a>. Attackers compromised user email addresses, password reminders, per-user salts and authentication hashes. The passwords themselves were not compromised, as the service doesn\u2019t store them in its cloud. Nevertheless, LastPass recommends users change their LastPass master passwords and enable multi-factor authentication.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s give credit to the company: When LastPass found the breach, it quickly released a public warning. To the hackers\u2019 benefit, many large companies try keeping breaches a secret, but not here.<\/p>\n Still, potential consequences of the breach seem to be dubious. CEO and founder of LastPass Joe Siegrist claims that the incident will not influence \u201cthe vast majority of users\u201d<\/a>. Some researchers support this position, declaring there is no risk for users with strong passwords.<\/p>\n We've updated the blog with follow-up information to user questions about yesterday's announcement: https:\/\/t.co\/DaW6LiIp7M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LastPass (@LastPass) June 16, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n