Why security experts recommend standalone password managers over browser-based

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WarOnPrivacy · 10h ago

I service a shop that uses Lastpass. My consistent experience (5yrs) is this: Whatever I need LP to do or provide (on behalf of the user) isn't likely to happen. It's nearly always less time and friction to reset the credentials.

cratermoon · 10h ago

Standalone password managers better than browser-based, says firm that sells a standalone password manager.

adithyassekhar · 50m ago

Lol exactly. Although bitwarden is a good product, always went back to chrome because I use it on my android phone and my windows laptop.

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Why security experts recommend standalone password managers over browser-based

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