Password manager
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A password manager is a computer program that allows users to store and manage their passwords for local applications or online services such as web applications, online shops, and social media. Web browsers generally have a built-in version of a password manager. These have frequently been criticized, because many people stored passwords in plain text, allowing hacking attempts.
Password managers can generate passwords and fill in online forms. Password managers may exist as a mix of computer applications, mobile applications, or web browser extensions.
Password managers can generally help generate passwords and store them in an encrypted database. Besides passwords, these applications may also store data such as credit card information, addresses, and frequent flyer information.
The main purpose of a password manager is to alleviate a cybersecurity phenomenon known as password fatigue, in which end users can struggle to remember multiple passwords for multiple services and which password is used for which service.
Password managers typically require the user to create and remember one "master" password to unlock and access all the information stored in the application. Password managers may choose to integrate multi-factor authentication through fingerprints or facial recognition software. However, this is not required to use the application/browser extension.
Password managers may be installed as an application or browser extension on a computer or mobile device.
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Projects
- 1Password - https://1password.com/ko
- Keeper - https://www.keepersecurity.com/
- Authy - https://authy.com/ - Two-factor Authentication (2FA) App & Guides
- Google Password Manager