2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
While Apple once again confirms the frankly weak security of its Internet services, and their compatibility with Windows remains extremely small, iCloud Keychain, introduced with iOS 7, continues to be only an alternative to 1Password. The latter has shown itself only from the best side over the years of its existence, and today, by the way, you can download it for free.
1Password has been around for over seven years. The program is available on all popular platforms: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android. It can help you securely store passwords, credit card information, databases, passport information, third-party application licenses and secure notes. The service can help you generate a complex password and synchronize the saved information with your other devices via Dropbox, iCloud or Wi-Fi Sync. The application has a built-in browser that will allow you not to worry about the safety of your credit card data when making purchases. Not very convenient, but with the arrival of Safari extensions in iOS 8, the situation may change for the better.
The developers paid special attention to safety. The master password required to log into the app is not stored in the iOS key store. Brute-force protection is guaranteed by SHA512 and PBKDF2, and every entry in your database is encrypted with a 256-bit key (AES). By the way, theoretically, now it will take from several months to a year to find a password for your account. In iOS, all data is in the open form in the Safari settings. Lost a device that was not protected at the unlocking stage - no one guarantees the safety of passwords and information about your cards. However, iCloud Keychain also has one undeniable advantage - syncing wireless passwords. After one connection to a secure Wi-Fi network from any device, all your other gadgets will automatically connect to it.
Despite its rather large price tag, which was usually $ 10 in the case of mobile OS and $ 50 in the case of desktop OS, 1Password has gained its popularity and recognition among users. Today, the app is available for free in the App Store, and this is a great opportunity to try out its functionality on iPhone and iPad. Android users can also download it for free and enjoy the fully functional trial version for 30 days.
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