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> This is only true for cloud based password managers I agree, in the sense that one successful attack on the supposed centralized database containing all user
by hackuser 10y ago
> This is only true for cloud based password managers
I agree, in the sense that one successful attack on the supposed centralized database containing all user credentials would have a high ROI.
But it also applies to local password managers. If 20 million people use the same password manager and I have an exploit for it, if I'm in the business of stealing data I'm likely to find a use for my exploit.
- Gee19 10y ago'If 20 million people use the same password manager and I have an exploit for it' Someone is going to exploit my local password manager remotely?
- countingteeth 10y agoYes. If you don't think so, then just tell your browser to remember your passwords and don't bother with another tool.
- hackuser 10y ago> Someone is going to exploit my local password manager remotely? I don't know - who are you? Even if you are not an especially valuable target, malware is pretty widespread. It steals credit card numbers and other data; if the attacker had a hack for a popular password manager, why wouldn't they go for it?