{"id":8805,"date":"2023-01-06T10:32:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T18:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optery.com\/lastpass-the-definitive-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T08:44:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:44:36","slug":"lastpass-the-definitive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.optery.com\/lastpass-the-definitive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"LastPass: The Definitive Guide\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"optery-warning\">\n<h2>Update: LastPass has been hacked!<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We wrote this guide because LastPass is one of the most popular password managers and we wanted to create an easy-to-follow guide for our audience. Unfortunately, as of August, 2022, LastPass has been hacked. It&#8217;s unclear how much customer information was exposed &#8211; password vaults seem to be in the hands of the hackers! LastPass has not been upfront about the severity of the incident, which doesn&#8217;t inspire much confidence.<\/p>\n<p>In general, we remain fans of password managers (for now) for the average consumer (<a href=\"\/web-browsing-privacy-everything-you-need-to-know-2022\/\">check out more security tips here<\/a>). There are Open Source alternatives to LastPass, such as BitWarden. As with all things cybersecurity, it pays to research the alternatives and stay vigilant.<\/p>\n\n<p>We&#8217;re posting the guide here for posterity or in case parts of it remain useful. Be careful out there, privacy people!<\/p>\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"reddit-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redditmedia.com\/r\/technology\/comments\/ztx9k5\/the_lastpass_hack_was_worse_than_the_company\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share&amp;embed=true\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups\" style=\"border: none;\" height=\"126\" width=\"640\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will teach you everything you need to know about LastPass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And three entirely different case studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chapter 1: Password 101&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passwords are the most important part of any account security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section will teach you how to make strong password that is difficult to guess, but also easy to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(finish writing chapter intro)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Typically Told:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve all been told to use a password that is&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use at least 10 characters&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use letters&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using the same password for more than one account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, following these requirements can still produce a weak password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, Password123! Meets all the above criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the above format is very predictable and easy to crack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usenix.org\/conference\/soups2019\/presentation\/pearman\">Sarah Pearman co-authored a study on passwords.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Sarah puts it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf a password that you use is in the top 5,000, 50,000 or even 500,000 most commonly-used passwords, it\u2019s very likely to be guessed, or cracked.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solution?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Should Actually Do:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a passphrase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A passphrase is a simple method for producing master passwords that are memorable yet challenging to crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It contains at least 20 to 30 characters that only make sense to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combined with LastPass\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Advanced_Encryption_Standard\">AES 256-bit encryption<\/a>, passphrases will take many lifetimes to crack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let\u2019s look at some examples of passphrases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this example, let\u2019s say I\u2019m interested in keto.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My passphrase will probably look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IstartedKetoJuly4,2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>whenIstartedKeto,IhadDiarheafor3striaghtDays!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>whenIstartedKeto,IwasSickfor3striaghtDays!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice how these passphrases are random, unique, and easy to remember.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just be sure to add a few symbols, numbers, and uppercase letters somewhere in the passphrase to increase its strength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Update Your Master Password<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to update your master password?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All you need to do is go to <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> in the bottom left-hand corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/qOFH0rCN24fPsZsIcuPm7ajRNsvyM9fdbzQLfxkXRythVgc5AGQSI9z4pG_s_ssonhUS6c4kIIOw0vty-HDYZpr5bMvijvm9zFT8JO0jxz9n-o9INKjoEEDrXlu-5S84uFw0TcmY_PauaG5GRkugieiOfYqO4EiEMBj-S_6NBqiLWcJsCF5z6Z7ByYxg_w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Login Credentials, click <strong>Change Master Password<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/4f6BGP8z62nAbvZbcYSvCgbaYl1AqNfQHSG7GcCo9BaX_XMjDx7S4tTEvIJk5OHZTYiOSUqXgjWTSFz33I4LBDONyDwIh_yAtnFOCLewPEsMtjGuhzRrxSmil2ZCs9c72PhWDa3PBt7OsvaMDVEn1wSTRipjxEWBCAcCh3UhO8TzinTGPgF3fOA4ZMlNwQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now enter your new master password using the tips from the previous section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/XsmuwXISfcPSRAtM3YPqKBywycf91X6Nch5f6sG5ihgeFr01SJgCCNiQUZ-q51ULVzspiuakCV0HJ8Qu2ELtdXAgBcTr9Apo7A1EVde26QJ9vxx7zdhybyvLch3yGdlYAssC-JK0TvZk7gHKMF6sOjEufWrs6J9x063VaeJJktDDG2RXKkTKEai5q7gD7Q\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chapter 2: Setting Everything Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already know that LastPass is a password manager.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how does it work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And how to set it up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, LastPass has some pretty nifty features that make saving your username and passwords an absolute cinch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in this chapter, I\u2019ll show you exactly how to set them up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #1: Download BrowserExtension<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows you to save passwords and automatically log into any site on the internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it couldn\u2019t be more easy to set up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All you have to do is visit your browser\u2019s plug-in store and download the LastPass browser extension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or you can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lastpass.com\/misc_download2.php\">this page<\/a> to find and download the browser extension directly from LastPass:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/NNHFvjymsc24rLlerHdBAY_AmjH4hD15uDw_LBjwEHB8q4mToBtPNc-bz9HicoGkyjWUKOFT9CqBauOkefproHBZMuZjcyJLRZJviAXoM8fWZcy3qyyeb7T35vEwhO1_8hDF0hwNpsLxxx41zgBJD2dzqiVFKwYLdNEBBVlvUcHqfxZsA7zEwqVWOaZVKg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you download the extension, the password generator icon should pop up in your login fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/HI5dPi81QBO_SIuT7RuYgAT0E18KAfDkEvqz_oewf97idbRC4fmGE-CmpJZphA8Z3sadtpSHmHffHPD-TFUlmMsaI9vLk_7K3Waa4Hc4VEhREFFfurBWqHImjMmuXDGN1tse8yA4QykNQEQeB6NjmyY1WGeV45T7qRAtI0-TPO0-GynE5eY-WzCrRue-Iw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/rf_-8C50lFme0gkz_WX1nIhTxdWjWBpRXZwFP6F-IIThFBUuucq45hSXjtb87sMK5skD0fkce3OJOUK81aHRmYk2_KeJbupo_9F1iySE1UtF7_8pXR6LUf1C9_GTc7xq36NbT4LeIIDxreXTENwOy4eNr7wWWI0li5hvA2Pc4gPWji3HLwUbgmA2hEmakw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there are any passwords stored in LastPass, you can click the icon and fill in your login credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/cYdZj7jvvQhnHOV05FWeH3kQw7SCb4G7DjPHYFoU8v8GSUeSRa9vT2TrcqMcSucLRQx1IZQ9YhhzvSAriyfPJZ0bgxbXdGokY-p7Pg1oy3Aov_SIBxX_ibzH3j4jPnkcvkpVIc5CVHWtjQy0tcWKUfr5SZLOOU6AH_1tInht1uW7uK9sHCL8KfEBCU8X7g\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s one minor tweak to get the most security out of the browser extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But we\u2019ll discuss that later in Chapter 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, let\u2019s move on to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #2: Download Mobile App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The major downside to LastPass free account is that you can only have the mobile or the desktop version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you can\u2019t have both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They give you a chance to try both version out before you have to fully commit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturally, I went with the desktop version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But I found it super annoying to manually type in my login credential on my mobile device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you\u2019re like me, you probably log in to your online accounts from your phone as much as you do from your computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, I finally cracked and bought the paid version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here\u2019s the question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Was the paid version worth it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hell yeah.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides, it\u2019s only $36 per year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #3: Download Authenticator App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LastPass Authenticator app is a multifactor authentication mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once activated, the LastPass Authenticator app adds an additional layer of security to your standard username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paired with a fingerprint scan, the LastPass Authenticator app is actually more secure than your master password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, go to <strong>Account Setting<\/strong>, select <strong>Passwordless Option<\/strong>, and click<strong> Enable Passwordless<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/f5anW9M_W3eRjDKj7wC4MtlK08FdeVQufDZOT6fTPVA9DVQmsdJFf-HkRKqhzV8SbAB9DUxvmeMTtUaiCbGOJ7IfhFvjQqlMKUb0DksYs6o1c6gfN3lgeJZoIaWH4kH1-B316H_klRfE8wnwr8I456ujvbKUtYsiJj-gi7erf5bnHL6meysTnTvKmhPk4A\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the popup menu, select <strong>Use LastPass Authenticator<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vR8hGjr8l3ItduKCz7GTq8GoDU68a75urUSKYsfejIxpZdXDqWyXyLhSUSVqY-ZKNceLLIt_w1w7JYOqgy6JNeLospEEg9v87GXCAlUghw6LAW2v4ykpUmhDv0z38KrSL4k9GJV4D3ZoUZEzZ8WuA600KbA1IhqeXiLUAoQTnAnWXZcC-9OdW2AM5U9kwA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your master password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/t54qN0d7iLEw8gqQMaLP5Q1GePuKvMGwbqxp7YkprPQukHWTE1OB_8CEudNjlJGkQeQt1F_RHUXnoAQGNFGzieLD81LE_0zYM66lQcbxuqrgicCEGTX8N9MBMMYd2fgIEx29niAWixKfmBrAPiKPeJa5ZdrZmI8HPK8dygAD6DqoeNw_ekKGe37OOLT23g\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now your device can use LastPass Authenticator to log in instead of your master password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your login should look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/gGl5Cuz9SQ21JnVaQsrSXBfIUmkE6kIz-ZNylQMwGmR_sak6Czi2FavEYGmuzE4Sj9XgR4vezqe-8Wkk32EGJbJQldlvyHquEbaYwLzlTTVHZO4v-JbzV27PTCRQVTmzV7f9lSQum9RrvfIUrHka47V9GAk1Ij319zTUw3xLoA_nPRbXiDgLTfa8MOZcfg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helpful Tip:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t receive the push notification in your authenticator app, click \u2018Having trouble?\u2019 and enter the one-time passcode instead:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/4oAmA8xv_iIfEh6ZMpSA19UwnZrt23SrSYwC1pvKEVZFvLDQh_3H35GKYp6qBbUYMvpCo7qJMupbAEZAebZ8XfTxrnMlT980q2q1KaEBkmG-Tln0fzufeVDkLQyrjz85fCc_wFHblDuE8iDBmiivFT6eAH2TS7_opGEL50O4pXZK8J7gr7N7XX2PB0_ibg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chapter 3: Password Vault&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of your passwords and other important data are stored by LastPass in what is called a \u201cpassword vault\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine it as a physical safe for your digital valuables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the LastPass vault, you can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create strong passwords&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to online accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything you&#8217;ve saved, such as passwords, notes, and credit card information, can be secured in your LastPass vault.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once in the vault, your data is encrypted and kept secret (even from LastPass).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s see how the password vault works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding sites is pretty straight forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/_8cIijQha1BGWT05WulKaI64avG_scML90FaabE_F_rVpJTaG-w0poyWvqdAaeYXm7_7J_AHUVliXZloK_nzPqS4LccNO5MQz8SA7YTx6VxhS_RHxLLgCXtTMSzCgzGF2GIaAO4ZQiKJwUzV2-GwJVD405yu85qhuL6dDz_KA8Xq04nPBSJOLJD_CSyCIg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Import Passwords From Other Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have already stored your user names, passwords, and other data in another password manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, LastPass makes it super easy to import your stored data from other platforms (like password managers, web browsers, and CSV files).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just head over to LastPass Support\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/gK4ZmzkjruIVxTIizXKp_TC5l9f4fn4qYDhJKKkX5yn4G9Wua15ChSJAomx2CSESeLjMptLlV9gCp5mPCgkJ8UTzdgLj6Qb1_qCOSQ17M9fAyy4LkGro1U_ifUaSUnQepqrA8RUNz4_57ZxxlbLfsulxSjUo6G5CTtMVOjihus1s4TMpU9xN-IToUSjGJw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026and choose a step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yOR8WSWBozl0zLnnHOpxAm6N9wdfkC-PdokeT02jQMw2XS050axXmdumsksRaz1vn7gehpP7-iJ1ixh50ZqgFrxUEKF4bePNRhmsldfIwZY2vOj02uvDWfDrOW8YKOto5Vm73DdlmIiwKPBBU3ImkFLu63vnjMgRIXbRfOjA-5lREQlUZ7jTUzuqskp86Q\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bingo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Run Password Security Scan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve stored all your passwords in your LastPass vault, click the security dashboard to see your password security score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/y1Xy0IfMd3DGaR75sYXBf5Qz9mNh6EkJJw6GbvjgxKOkM5izbqIMQnRoiBlwIMqK47mUzdzJGMcMceiR99haWJyFt3OvIZHkGtbedvUejHmc6NhpKnj9QNlFgY1V-Xqg_qLIKedPkEA_zupRL6_vcFHv_MsBHmCybxTdyZQfMb6dHTLORyruxDz263fXgQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tool analyzes all your stored passwords and gives you a score for your overall password security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LQvz9Px8cmabcM1HHFZQRCRifW_AHpERgUdkwwpA-JuqJg4uY2Rer2Hu8-zlym9TaLmj2Oj-TbDGxecf5855AFsOkgEfLdUkPy6t5XI8fR6qc20f_VNQuOYwH6ujx3FI9KxA_WKP6-zgFEhZrfKIjNzREBoheXxD-XX9UPOW4xZ-Kgp8VRya4EkBbe-GPA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The security score checks all passwords for length, uniqueness, and strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you&#8217;ll know which passwords are putting you at risk and what steps you need to take to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it\u2019s time to\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make Every Password Unique<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it\u2019s also the most time-consuming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Depending on how many passwords you have to update.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how to secure weak passwords flagged by LastPass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, click <strong>View passwords<\/strong> in the Security score to see all passwords that need to be improved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/wmayFnF8y0e_19SZTgxqRGJ4aqL-quP42nwkhsetjjtg3cSGigRruYWzbUn5qvoKox-k7IPmmawKa1gCYwRSfR_OsNkbLwlkK7xTY0dYCXU-vT926clOGySYRWqKkFv3oe21j5JizApiI4vXpMUiPu9b6kJhg32pS6Ut9ZDYO2y8-Tddm0TRLJAM2xB3Xg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, click <strong>Change password<\/strong> to update weak or reused passwords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, my Google password is weak.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To strengthen it, I\u2019ll click Change password and follow these three steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/7khFZ5Za5xQyQvMR6NoMvYvFi07gpPAAURZwjvSod-j2V-XSFbHX7wfG3EJZGFtY-W7jcxS4E1sf6FHkZw_0BypNmw5SE4lSObLFihb58NC5FEnlZ09FW9IVao10PrRGXFhjJSUTeU7flOY_JnsNM8rfr9VeHnCCVMDsxmUh2g_GYdMICWKeyClDOqSLiA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helpful tip:<\/strong> If the link to the website doesn\u2019t work, just run a Google search for <em>website domain + change password<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/1QX9nw6ucbqLz-LxkKExHNLgK7Eo1eKzrgVFuZA8c1I8Bbms26EXZIdp_V-2WP_avACzi6tuAknn3F5Doer6HLqK-R-vjvkzSXno1vvbp_9MP8vl0bP56VXCTU54CSR5ue5_vtrFao20KKnSIOPxF3tD7tZhdMUewainZ58aUoOqMx3NHo1g-AW6XC5_Kw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will bring you to the direct page where you can change your password:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, I\u2019ll use LastPass password generator to create a secure password:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gTwdZ8vkTLW8C1eZP7L9M-F2jFFBEtuwVKwxuoA1QPEmOrp65S7wReF2vlW8uTmV-njm7J_OyTv4g5bnKYHSQ_iBa-6_m-P4o6A4-XB-Lrroz4MXuczU5YA5_LGR3IwQur-0LYcFfFhz8LooQ7JaqqegYBwFo_t6riFuLh-PiwT0CLiwWMtStCxzKJ0Ezw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see above, you have options for how complex you want your password to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these exact steps until you secure all your weak and reused passwords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And after you\u2019re done, it\u2019s time to sync everything up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chapter 4: Cool LastPass Features&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this chapter, you\u2019re going to learn about some of our favorite LastPass features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll see exactly how to use LastPass to check your email addresses for data breaches, create a secure username, save credentials with autofill, and monitor your credit report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So without further ado, let\u2019s dive right into Chapter 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dark Web Monitoring&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the truth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any information you store online could potentially be on the dark web.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So: what is the dark web exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniel Moore and Thomas Rid of King&#8217;s College monitored 2,723 dark web sites\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026and found that 57% host illegal content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/_g4uVAi4tNq8QDgr3wq8Qx8aavHlbhEIW7KUmITZB0_677U0j0-PFTwvm3UiRFWpHKhzQUonveTVVjI1q92V0VD3-nUXl5s5wfwqxp6-JtmT6m2hW-IykwNukplXMqOqKaCBxRlEE9M7ZaOc8xXQWqmCcim8dX07pnjsuJnUyTHv0z9wL3ciSmtXXZWQ5Q\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Needless to say:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dark web is a hub where you can buy credit card numbers, various drugs, guns, counterfeit money, and stolen account credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/DWNro4STk1n5nHEWCSD72tnMsmeCPRtfjYLctVY-4ErGA_FUxo5SNgqcvdBh0rkyBKeniJ26H0K4bxnMSwPHBwHwLlgbDLcDRo7cFDV6j2aepktCrqa7PSs6MqNCRIfEOK0xBqpkMbvMNvmGf4BZPcaI_lLWaODUVzcfQiyJGsWwd_R5xjMfhzswm8c7aQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The question is:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do you know if your information is on the dark web?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use LastPass\u2019 dark web monitoring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LastPass regularly monitors the dark web and will immediately alert you if your credentials have been compromised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the <strong>Security Dashboard<\/strong>, click <strong>Start monitoring<\/strong> to help protect your credentials from cyber criminals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/0jNIWsxGJXcD1qZBpk6hKW-0wYauwrDs7rwr9FsgpL8DwKvuJmyWqYqFezXW6cc0ONXcI3BCgbEoounLhStDwmrxas6dC1PQWSDER4OAWkKqhiPnue5vJ66R9CCcrESiQqUOu49pErSS0hlTj3QnSKW0AufwQPoWiD_XDhqgeuHis8-00o9p9QkWNsZaCg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Username Generator Tool&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re like most people, you probably use the same username across various websites\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026which makes it easy for people to find and track you online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, one study found real-life identities 42% of the time by simply cross-referencing usernames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some rules to follow to make sure your username is hard to guess:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t use your email.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use <a href=\"https:\/\/nordpass.com\/blog\/all-time-most-popular-usernames\/\">popular usernames<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use your real name or surname.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use personnel identifiable information (like phone number, address, etc.).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re having trouble coming up with a unique username for each account, try LastPass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastpass.com\/features\/username-generator\">Username Generator Tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Username Generator Tool instantly creates a secure, random username.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can select which characters are used in your username and how long you want it to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/V0GAOdHGqCTS4uMcGLRY9LejI20P4YMePBLR1ILurbqhU2sQL02Qtzz6ZjqoArrfdPkGcEQjgyaDm1I62JKgkxALTu0ux3MDFI-jfM17Cty7P1fK1EHn1l0vRdigN5vqOymmx8xCgmIXljRRI7Ll1aDDNVN9avuNk1Ou8OEO8N_0DDYEQkw1ynrSP7nuyw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Form Autofill&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Freedom to Tinker, some ad networks use tracking scripts to steal email addresses from auto-fill features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These scripts run in the background to create fake login and password boxes you can\u2019t see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From that point, it\u2019ll attempt to automatically fill in the fake boxes with your login credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can try it for yourself by visiting this <a href=\"https:\/\/senglehardt.com\/demo\/no_boundaries\/loginmanager\/index.html\">demonstration page<\/a> by Steven Englehardt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill in the fake email and password and hit summit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/fVg3WuPpa-SvCMn8MfFmiFPvFIcC-FTctDFeSJFymjhG1TN7HVNqtzcBPe7VuJQooaAjLWCIBmTsXJUhX48R0wH9b8mgHhzuurulzZjhb48IsZ5D1ChRlAuiEU8XuR2EVWgfwhovZ848wUebnz8H6tLgTHHpiXdUEvd-9uZTfVM1bdqMOpO2OsigdkBV6g\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll be asked to save your email and password in your browser\u2019s password manager \u2014 save it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The invisible script will run in the background and capture your email and passwords:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/u7OLCIqnnhAv5tbesem7AHtLR2G_KAsEKtj1NcJvkq6OR-q0zqs5KXtqS6N1_uYlxpFXZTSIEpCxLiwXxiCXJAexHtzR2GPJeNsgfk5I0QEarToeCJL1FiMiDXUuE6beKu-To_TWyw5kO_dKxSjqWra_7uyLjWkhKXbRf6jmlb5qVKf3hYilvlbBOP4kFw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, LastPass did not have any problems with this demonstration page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s because you need to interact with the icon to generate your login credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But any password manager tool that auto-fills your credentials without intervention is vulnerable (including LastPass).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So to be on the safe side, right-click the <strong>LastPass extension icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Options<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the General tab uncheck any boxes with the word \u2018automatically\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/SzXA90-va_PlofyjaumuJJ9emCzLnFOHUSikO2Jxg_N4S0mrrcT0XPrmXQhGxBqqT-oCfPULdKtdOFt9NPajEzCZ0PTaO2VRHFP7j4MMGBP-hg9lHrXqW3ZUoGRp169iynhjmERAxwY5Rxl5Gg2OuW83TQkLi7xe1FqrSBbCYrkpD_kXzigvmcL1QdfamA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Credit Monitoring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LastPass provides credit monitoring alerts for all paid plans for users in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This service provides email alerts if their credit report suddenly changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These alerts allow users to proactively monitor their credit report and provides an early warning for signs of identity theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enable credit monitoring, go to Advanced Options and fill out your credit monitoring profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KSQPCQKtgQefTPXfjgeDV78I2_FgPnf_alO1_M66lOhJMRv4fyt7w95VScH3HpBnqrwSPMZoI04RwiMsqK7MwVTo3m9R456uSfmk8O9L8rdk8IUc1iUrXF8Y6BPAO8DggeQwxmuptIud7YouWtUiG9j7cX3QqXGCVUCVXFJSnKmbPyBh3xVuNh47Lcis\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chapter 5: Case Studies&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this chapter, you\u2019ll see three LastPass case studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifically, you\u2019ll learn how \u201cnormal\u201d people used LastPass to manage login credentials, improve enterprise security, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although this chapter is more business centered, individuals can also benefit due to remote working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, let\u2019s take a look at case study #1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case Study #1: How SMA Technologies used single sign-on to secure global offices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastpass.com\/resources\/case-study\/sma-technologies-adds-sso-for-iso-compliance\">SMA Technologies uses LastPass<\/a> to support their team across global offices and easily access their application from any device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their company is predominantly cloud-based and relies on password sharing to access shared accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, they needed a solution that would provide a secure method for sharing login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SMA Technologies went straight to LastPass to reduce the number of passwords and logins needed to access their accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They looked at features like SSO (single sign-on).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/UGRz5Ak4vr5H2V4augEtcIUrIKGJYLBfBXbiwVHiX4jgCLs2rEbapQprx0-6zcfs3sM8JlbOw6tdQKkCH1AhIl63gJ2WvnwzYp2d0Kr4MfkQphvxnteJqh_fX209caa2Qrcs5f2UzivzRACUWT4BF9Rrlr6UDhFyqmRCfC3zoIHgKGyqFerNCS6kVeGiRg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With single sign-on, they only need to provide credentials once to gain access to many of their work applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then they relied on LastPass password management to secure all applications excluded from single sign-on.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also utilized encrypted folders to share login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/W_9ibjnbGIQX0f7a7JbCXrTsCNuJ3aPe0rOLYYiS89hlGCGi9KtSnMKe21WmEFfQiZeDwATZEO5PSpo82fQL8R53XJHBVji2dNxPH8e5bHNxPbbheWx8qYDFdHad4U5Aa9crAByhz1WnXt36MKd2AZKc48jpv9ExB9rUVYrW1v-Ol2a1NxOWoRQw_oRwBg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Tye Summerville, the IT Manager at SMA Technologies, they\u2019ve been able to minimize where end users have to log in each day while ensuring high security standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Tye attributes this to LastPass single sign-on and the password management tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case Study #2: How Redbility used password generator to manage expanding clientele<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Redbility is an award-winning digital strategy company founded by Mario S\u00e1nchez Garc\u00eda and relies heavily on LastPass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/gKqItlo6vmfIBhimpbLS4c8HRGvz2MHDZKdONRBN1XtLcOE-NJbJMnyAirxp1EmLUITLe0GuV045CVdYAWFVTc50vpjQfSbEpUsbPsxoosEA4VGiS_d338aAJ26i4ovEBWCNQ9vZBdSMTfZVCPkTdMQiB10F97Zozb1ttzqsSfA4YXuPhLT8jIZkZ0Whgw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every day Mario and his team use LastPass to manage log in credentials for high-profile clients like Nestle and Heineken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Mairo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fn0KQ5anWlxanDLjV9_dZ4W6P86dtHLKAPT3QijF0KHt06ApkKy7Sz0NkUjYRN2kxHtNdi4iDZFTNNZ2aQTbTX9bLBbaAY7kDjIAfOzuHoYBZfRJD5BQ7sVAJ5NLznLTNW1GFHrG7ZZHiGRwSpki6dycmjZTd0OOpYtFpDnr-ezsBNnEBRwyS66hDB609Q\" width=\"90\" height=\"120\">\u201cThere are two services that are core to our business: Google Apps and LastPass. 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