Yeah, well, use one of the better password managers. Notes on security now 582 computer security research. If you are currently using a password manager software like 1password, lastpass, roboform or icloud keychain you should pick an alternative here and then goes on to list a number of alternatives. Password management software like lastpass lets you generate complicated, random passwords for each website you visit, and all you need to do is remember a single main password to access all of them. A few years ago, i started using lastpass to manage my passwords, and it dramatically improved my online security. What may have been lost were email addresses, password reminders, per user salts, and authentication hashes. This page lists all of steves software picks that he has made on the various episodes of security now. Portable security for us all, or why steve gibson is my.
I also duplicate my lastpass entries into keepass as backup in case lastpass goes down and the local copy gets corrupted. Special thanks goes to steve gibson and leo laporte of security now. Steve gibson security researcher at gibson research corporation. Oct 25, 2019 lastpass data is encrypted on your computer using lastpass, and only the encrypted passwords are uploaded to lastpass servers. Steve gibson talks about lastpass in detail in his security now podcast on several occasions and sings it praises all the time. I just started using lastpass ever since i heard about it on the security now podcast with steve gibson and leo leporte. Joe siegrist and the lastpass acquisition, patch tuesday, another dent in. Understanding the lastpass architecture is the key to understanding why its safe to trust them, why i trust them, and why ive completely switched my entire solution for managing passwords over to lastpass. The lastpass security incident, what i did ghacks tech news.
If you dont know who he is you should, he is on of the original security gods of the computer world this guy wrote the first anti spyware software before there was spyware. Jun 16, 2015 steve gibson suggested to go to the advanced lastpass options and restrict access by country and up the password iterations for some extra security to at least 5 digits, first number higher then 2. Episode 192 so, you can be assured if steve recommended it on the show. Security now with steve gibson notary colorado springs. The author of this ludicrous and incorrect article is no more than a paid shill by those jealous of steve gibson whom even bill gates admits is a genius. Security now with steve gibson security now, is a weekly computer security oriented talk radio program recorded shows are available by free podcast subscription or by downloading a netcast from, leo laportes netcasting network, named after its flagship program, this week in tech. In july 2010, lastpass s security model was extensively covered and approved of by steve gibson in his security now podcast episode 256.
Gibson has been a longtime supporter of lastpass, and has spent considerable time explaining why lastpass is his preferred password manager. Portable security for us all, or why steve gibson is my hero. Security now with steve gibson security now, is a weekly computer security oriented talk radio program recorded shows are available by free podcast subscription or by downloading a netcast from, leo laportes netcasting network, named after its flagship program, this week in tech steve gibson is president and founder of gibson research corporation, a longtime computer. If spinrite cant fix it then throw it away is as true now as it was in the early 90s.
And we couldnt do it if we didnt have the best guy in the biz on this subject, mr. Steve gibson security researcher at gibson research corporation proven security model security is our mission at lastpass. I take notes for continuing education credits and wanted to to save them somewhere. A recent report by forbes highlights a case in which the drug enforcement administration dea demanded that logmein, owner of lastpass, hand over logins, physical ip addresses, and communications. Steve spoke very highly about the site in relation to vpns, browsers etc etc. In episode 143 of security now, steve and cohost leo laporte interviewed stina ehrensvard, the founder and ceo of yubico, maker of the yubikey. Some have stronger security and privacy, some provide better support and training, and some are better designed and easier to use. They offer a great service and run the security exactly like they should. I agree kindle web access with prek3 software, and 3g is painful, but lastpass for kindle could help greatly with logins, which. Lastpass simplifies your online life by remembering your passwords for you. Steve gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first antispyware program, creator of spinrite and shieldsup, discusses the hot topics in security today with leo laporte. Password manager lastpass warns of breach krebs on security. It was the second show to premiere on the twit network, launching in summer 2005. If you dont know who he is you should, he is on of the original security gods of the computer world this guy wrote the first.
After an hourlong, indepth analysis of what lastpass is, how it works, and what it can do, steve applauded our security measures and gave us his seal of approval. Twitter linkedin for lastpass users, you already know how great this free service is. Lastpass breach and tips from steve gibson tech help home. Security now hosted by steve gibson, leo laporte steve gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first antispyware program, creator of spinrite and shieldsup, discusses the hot topics in security today with leo laporte. Jan 18, 2020 in july 2010, lastpass s security model was extensively covered and approved of by steve gibson in his security now podcast episode 256. At every step, weve designed lastpass to protect what you store, so you can trust it with your sensitive data. Apr 15, 2019 a recent report by forbes highlights a case in which the drug enforcement administration dea demanded that logmein, owner of lastpass, hand over logins, physical ip addresses, and communications. Steve wants to be driven by the excellence of what he finds, rather than the need to find something. I am not affiliated with steve, leo, grc, or twit, but love their work. With lastpass to manage your logins, its easy to have a strong, unique password for every online account and improve your online security. There isnt 100% safe proof, but this gets green lights often and now steve gibson likes it too. Oct 11, 2009 the author of this ludicrous and incorrect article is no more than a paid shill by those jealous of steve gibson whom even bill gates admits is a genius. I believe your avatar picture is extremely misleading. The first episode, as the worm turns, was released on august 19, 2005.
Back in 2010, steve gibson and leo laporte did an entire episode of their security now podcast devoted to lastpass. Apr 02, 2020 security now mp3 steve gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first antispyware program, creator of spinrite and shieldsup, discusses the hot topics in security today with leo laporte. Today, i want to talk about another feature i heard about on the steve gibson security now podcast. Steve gibson, a trusted friend of leo notenboom, has extensively tested the security features of lastpass. This is what convinced me to trust it, and it hasnt let me down. The most brilliant hdd repair software ever created. I fully expected you to be wearing suspenders and a belt. Steve gibson covered this story in his security now podcast episode 596.
Security now mp3 steve gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first antispyware program, creator of spinrite and shieldsup, discusses the hot topics in security today with leo laporte. In july 2010, lastpasss security model was extensively covered and approved of by steve gibson in his security now podcast episode 256. Steve gibson suggested to go to the advanced lastpass options and restrict access by country and up the password iterations for some extra security to at least 5 digits, first number higher then 2. Even steve gibson from security now recommends lastpass. Steve gibson with leo laporte steve thoroughly evaluates lastpass, explains why high security passwords are necessary, and tells us how lastpass makes storing those passwords secure. Lastpass for security and one time password feature. Here he is, the man who makes this show, the guy behind security now. Oct, 2015 joe siegrist talks with steve gibson and leo laporte about the recent news that logmein has purchased lastpass. This software rock and it is so good i order premium. Joe siegrist talks with steve gibson and leo laporte about the recent news that logmein has purchased lastpass. Joe siegrist and the lastpass acquisition, patch tuesday, another dent in sha1, u. May 05, 2020 steve gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first antispyware program, creator of spinrite and shieldsup, discusses the hot topics in security today with leo laporte. It would have to be portable 6 and work on lowerend computers or public terminals without installing additional software.
Steve gibson with leo laporte steve thoroughly evaluates lastpass, explains why highsecurity passwords are necessary, and tells us how. The shill cant even progran in basic,knows nothing about raw sockets and is a typical skulking. One time passwords perhaps youre traveling and have internet access on a public computer. Nov 30, 2012 steve gibson talks about lastpass in detail in his security now podcast on several occasions and sings it praises all the time. And in fact, as i said, its a wellknown and previously wellexamined feature. Some metadata required for the use of bookmarklets and favicons must be accessible and are exchanged with the lastpass servers outside of. Lastpass data is encrypted on your computer using lastpass, and only the encrypted passwords are uploaded to lastpass servers.
He also revisited the issue on the security now episode yesterday 91120 where he discussed lastpass in light of the recent nsa revelations. Dea demanded a users login details from lastpass techspot. Steve gibson did an indepth analysis of their security a while back and had great things to say. Steve gibson is something of a controversial figure, but damn if he isnt thorough. Joe siegrist of lastpass talks with steve gibson and leo laporte about the recent news that logmein has purchased lastpass. Steve gibson suggested to go to the advanced lastpass options and restrict access by country and up the password iterations for some extra security to at least 5. Notes on security now 596 computer security research. Hosted by steve gibson, leo laporte steve thoroughly evaluates lastpass, explains why high security passwords are necessary, and tells us how lastpass makes storing those passwords secure. On the security now show, steve gibson and leo laporte interviewed joe siegrist, the founder and ceo of lastpass. Steve thoroughly evaluates lastpass, explains why highsecurity passwords are necessary, and tells us how lastpass makes storing those passwords secure. To proceed, click the logos or select from the menu above. Oct 16, 2015 on the security now show, steve gibson and leo laporte interviewed joe siegrist, the founder and ceo of lastpass. May 10, 2019 its time for security now episode o x100 256 coming up steve takes a look at a utility i wouldnt live without lastpass its the best way to keep your passwords or ease it steve gibson visit his seal of approval next on security now neck casts you love from people you trust this is tweet audio bandwidth for security now is provided by winamp.
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