LastPass, anyone?

So I've installed the freebie version of LastPass to keep tabs on my ridiculous number of passwords and, as we're advised, to generate and hide random ones to replace variations on the predictable.

I like what I'm seeing so far, but have a query which I hope an established user can address. Haven't yet found a way of making a security copy of the file, in case it goes belly-up. Don't even know the name/location of the file so perhaps I could chase it off into Dropbox.

Any thoughts, please, anyone?

Use the Export facility

I am pretty sure I am right in saying that all your passwords are kept in the cloud not locally on your computer so if you put Lastpass on any computer and sign into your account with your user-name and master password all your passwords are available.
This is nice if your computer dies or if you want to use a different computer as everything is immediately to hand. I have visited my son hundreds of miles from where I live and temporarily put Lastpass on his computer so all my passwords were available which was great.
The downside is of course that your passwords are only as safe as Lastpass, their servers and their own security. They are of course a hacking target and have been hacked to a certain degree already. Oh and at the moment you cannot use Lastpass from within Windows 10's new browser Edge as it does not support extensions if that bothers you.

I have switched to KeePass. It's a little bit clunky but inherently more secure. There is a Firefox plug-in for it but I don't see the point. Who knows what it does without you knowing?

Many thanks, both. Hadn't woken up to the fact of LastPass stuff being stored in hyperspace.

Glad I haven't paid for it. This could be another reason for me not to gallop into Win 10, as I have posted elsewhere!

I used Keepass some time ago, and recall that there was no prob in making a copy on to a USB stick or DropBox.. But I only used Keepass as a password file, not for allocation of random ones, and I didn't then attempt to use to log in directly to a website.

Cheers!

Mick Thanks, but it appears to export as a not very friendly text file, without the option.

Hmmm. Anything known about Dashlane?

Your master password (pass phrase) is used to encrypt (and decrypt) your passwords locally (on whatever machine you are using). Only a hash of you master password is stored on the servers. It should be secure but I decided that I wanted to keep everything local.

I've used RoboForm for many years and I'm very happy with it. You can choose a version that stores info on your pc or in "the cloud", your choice.

If you want a free one then I think Intel's Passwordbox is free but it's another "stored in the cloud" one.

Incidentally RoboForm does not work with Edge but I believe that it is being worked on.

Regards,
John

I use TrueCrypt to encrypt my password file when I am taking it outside my house. I keep the file on removable storage. EDS Lite on Android can decrypt the file. Even then I use clues for bank related passwords.

I just write all my down on a piece of paper and keep it in my cupboard. Safe enough unless i get burgled. But going on recent events safer than relying on a company to keep their data secure

I keep mine of my old Dell Axim PDA which is nor connected to anything else, in a password protected Excel file.

In reply to a post by spranglebolt:

Glad I haven't paid for it. This could be another reason for me not to gallop into Win 10, as I have posted elsewhere!

Lastpass does work with Windows 10, just not in Edge. I continue to use Lastpass on Windows 10 with Firefox. It will still work with IE and presumably Chrome too

+1 for Lastpass

For $12 a year, it has saved me so much grief!

Not so fussed about cloud retention as it's all encrypted, master password is nearly 60 characters so good luck forcing that!
Used to use Keepass too, but lastpass a doddle to use and does what I ask of it.

I also use keeppass.

One of my clients really loves the cloud tho, so for that reason (he pays me too much to say no) I also use lastpass and some other cloud services for his stuff. But I would always advise local vs cloud storage when security is a concern.

I have been using lastpast for a few years now, i never had a problem with it, I did go premium when I went into hospital last year as i thought it would be useful on the tablet.
I am normally a bit worried about cloudy stuff, but lastpast have been fine

I use Lastpass and i've watched Steve Gibson thoroughly evaluate and explain why high-security passwords are necessary, and he shows how LastPass makes storing those passwords secure.

https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/256

Let's face it, all of your passwords are stored on websites that are probably considerably less secure than the LastPass one (as recent events have demonstrated). In the end the only passwords that I think are really important are those for bank accounts, and mine won't work with any password manager.

I used Lastpass for a while and liked it. However, I wanted to sync multiple android devices and desktops, but that's only available with the premium package. So I migrated to Keepass which is completely free and open source. The interface isn't quite as polished as Lastpass, but you get used to it. The android apps work flawlessly, and with all the plugins available for the desktop program, it has more than enough functionality for anyone.

In reply to a post by jacko0:

I use Lastpass and i've watched Steve Gibson thoroughly evaluate and explain why high-security passwords are necessary, and he shows how LastPass makes storing those passwords secure.

https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/256

I remember that name from many years ago, he used to do something called shields up.

In reply to a post by TinyMongomery:

Let's face it, all of your passwords are stored on websites that are probably considerably less secure than the LastPass one (as recent events have demonstrated). In the end the only passwords that I think are really important are those for bank accounts, and mine won't work with any password manager.

I can use Lastpast to store the username and password of my bank account, but then after that I need to input the data manually.

As I said, I have never had a problem with lastpast

In reply to a post by fossean:

I used Lastpass for a while and liked it. However, I wanted to sync multiple android devices and desktops, but that's only available with the premium package. So I migrated to Keepass which is completely free and open source. The interface isn't quite as polished as Lastpass, but you get used to it. The android apps work flawlessly, and with all the plugins available for the desktop program, it has more than enough functionality for anyone.

$12 a year, not going to break the bank, I do not mind supporting software if it is useful.

In reply to a post by zyborg47:

In reply to a post by jacko0:

I use Lastpass and i've watched Steve Gibson thoroughly evaluate and explain why high-security passwords are necessary, and he shows how LastPass makes storing those passwords secure.

https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/256

I remember that name from many years ago, he used to do something called shields up.

...and before that, SpinRite.

In reply to a post by micksharpe:

...and before that, SpinRite.

I used that for my zip drives, something I still use.