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Do you use a password manager? Know its benefits and risks

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 Do you use a password manager? Know its benefits and risks In the last few years, password managers are becoming very important for individuals or organizations. Password Manager provides users with password protection, auto login and strong passwords. However, it also has its weaknesses. For example: Google Advisory published a report last January and revealed that the password manager automatically entered login details even on unauthorized sites. Such incidents remind users that there are always risks in password managers. Therefore, it is very important for the user to understand such vulnerabilities and to exercise constant vigilance. More specifically, you should be more aware of the auto-fill feature on the website. Two Edges of Password Manager Password managers are applications designed to store a database of user passwords. Their purpose is to solve the problem of having to remember difficult and complex passwords. It requires a master password to operate. Then the user can