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Password managers are less secure than promised (ethz.ch)
submitted 2 days ago by Beep@lemmus.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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  • Millions of people use password managers. They make accessing online services and bank accounts easy and simplify credit card payments.
  • Many providers promise absolute security – the data is said to be so encrypted that even the providers themselves cannot access it.
  • However, researchers from ETH Zurich have shown that it is possible for hackers to view and even change passwords.
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[–] hal_5700X@sh.itjust.works 34 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Use a offline password manager. Problem solved.

[–] Evotech@lemmy.world 14 points 23 hours ago (4 children)

Solves the security issue. Destroys the accessibility part

[–] GentlePulpy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 12 hours ago

Just use Syncthing with your trusted host

[–] Eezyville@sh.itjust.works 3 points 16 hours ago

I just sync it using my Nextcloud instance. No issues.

[–] sztosz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 19 hours ago

I use an offline password manager, and sync an encrypted database with nextcloud. It's convenient enough, and secure enough for me. Easy to sync between my phone, desktop, and laptop. And I only need to remember two passwords, the nextcloud one, and the manager one. I don't think you can have it more secure and convenient all the same, at least not with current tech.

[–] Zetta@mander.xyz 1 points 15 hours ago

Bitwarden with a vaultwarden docker container on my home server. Access over a VPS.

[–] RemADeus@thelemmy.club 7 points 23 hours ago

Many will argue that they need the convenience of an online password manager not knowing that what you stated is the safest form