ETH Zurich Researchers Find Security Vulnerabilities in Popular Password Managers
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Summary
Researchers from ETH Zurich discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular cloud-based password managers, allowing them to view and modify stored passwords during testing. The article discusses how password managers help users manage numerous passwords but reveals that these tools may be less secure than promised, particularly highlighting risks with cloud-based systems that enable cross-device access and password sharing.
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During testing, they were able to view and even make changes to stored passwords.
Most password managers are cloud based. A major advantage this offers users is the ability to access their passwords from different devices and also share them with friends and family members.
Security is the most important feature of these password managers since, ultimately, users store sensitive information.
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