LastPass Password Manager is a freemium password management service developed by LastPass. It is available as a plugin for Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, and Safari. There is also a LastPass Password Manager bookmarklet for other browsers. LastPass seeks to resolve the password fatigue problem by centralising user password management in the cloud….
Tag: security
Big security hole in OpenSSL
Heartbleed is a bug in OpenSSL which allows an attacker to read the memory of a server. Since many websites including some of the biggest site use “OpenSSL” everyone’ s secure passwords may be at risk. On April 7, 2014, it was announced that OpenSSL 1.0.2-beta, as well as all versions of OpenSSL in the 1.0.1 series…
TrueCrypt
TrueCrypt is an opensource freeware application used for on-the-fly encryption. It can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file or encrypt a partition or the entire storage device. TrueCrypt is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. Read more! http://twit.tv/embed/13008 Full Instructions
Prizm / The Truth
Steve Gibson of “Security Now” breaks down what’s really happening with the NSA surveillance program. http://twit.tv/embed/13180
2-Step Verification
Keep your online accounts safe from any criminals who maybe trying to gain access to them by adding an additional factor of authentication. Google 2-Step Verification adds an additional and foolproof security measure to your online account logins. When you go to the login page of an online account you are now asked to enter your…
TLS or SSL
TLS (Transport Layer Security) or SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is the only way to get complete security. You knowwww, when you go to your bank and you see the green lock that says HTTPS in your address bar. TLS/SSL is end to end encryption. This is sometimes refured to as a tunnel. It is secure…
proXPN
proXPN is a free, easy to use service that secures your internet connection against eavesdropping, masks your location, and allows you to access your favorite sites no matter where you live or travel. Get more features with a Premium Account. This software for Windows and Mac. There is no client software for Linux but with…
Great Passwords For Your Google Account
Remember to always use a strong Google password or phrase just in case your Chromebook is lost or stolen. A really long pass-phrase using upper, lower case letters, at least one number and at least one special character. I sometime use song lyrics like; lyric – “One is the loneliest number“, password – 1istheL0neliest# (the o…
LastPass
LastPass is a password management system. It is available as a plugin for Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Safari. Widows, OS10, Linux. There are mobile apps for iOS, Android, Blackberry and WindowsPhone. LastPass syncs across all of these devices securely.
How Much Does LasPass Cost?
LastPass could be call freemium service. For the basic service you pay nothing forever but if you would like additional functionality like mobile apps or Yubikey support you must get the premium service for $12 per year. A real bargain!
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