1. Online password manager By: Anthony diveronica
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I would like to begin by saying that I had no idea what LastPass was before this project. I believe I referred to it as a possible “navigation app” during the selection process in class. While LastPass certainly isn’t a service used for navigation, it can be a metaphor for an “EZ pass” in that it removes some of the friction from navigating various sites and services you use that require passwords.
Online password manager
By: Anthony diveronica

2. What is LastPass?
LastPass is a free online password manager that securely stores usernames and passwords, and makes them available on multiple devices and platforms.
LastPass uses state of the art AES256 encryption and SHA-256 password iteration technology to encrypt you information on your machine, and on their web site.
LastPass is a free centralized credential service that will store the any number of usernames and passwords a person may have, in one location, that can be accessed across many platforms and devices. LastPass can also store passwords for non-web based services such as applications and protected documents.
LastPass uses AES256 encryption and PBKDF2 SHA-256 password iteration technology to encrypt your “master password” both on your local machine, and on the LastPass server. Locally your password is run through a default of 5000 iterations before it is sent to LastPass for authentication.

3. What is LastPass? LastPass was founded in 2008
Based in Fairfax, VA
Office in Paris, France
LastPass was acquired in 2015 by LogMeIn
Acquired for $110 million dollars
Rated first place by PC World magazine
Only product reviewed that offers features in all 13 categories tested
Site traffic and DAU’s not published
Ranked 1,230th most visited site in the US
Average user spends about 3 minutes on the site when they visit
LastPass was founded in 2008 in Fairfax, Virginia and currently has an office in Paris, France. LastPass was acquired by LogMeIn in 2015 for $110 million. In a May 2017 review of password management sites by PC world LastPass tied for first place with a 5 star score, and was the only password management site to offer features in all 13 categories that were tested. LastPass is ranked as the 1,230th most visited site in the US, and the average visitor spends about 3 minutes on the site.

4. The heart of LastPass is the vault
The heart of LastPass is the vault. This is the area of the web site, or application that contains all of the credentials you have entered into LastPass. It is the first thing you will see when you log into the site. The LastPass vault can also securely store notes, form fill data, shared folders; it also contains links to other areas of the site such as settings and advanced options. Web site credentials are organized into folders based on category. Sites can be moved from one category to the other via drag and drop. The vault also contains a search bar that allows you to search the entire contents of your vault such as web sites, notes, and form fills.
LastPass “home page” once you login
Web sites are organized by category
Additional secure storage features are accessed on the left side of the page
The search bar at the top of the screen searched the entire vault

5. Adding a site to LastPass is easy
To add a web site to LastPass, simply navigate to a site that you use often.
LastPass provides in form functionality to add credentials.
Simply click the LastPass button and select add site.
The information is visible in your vault right away.
You can now access this information on any device that you have LastPass installed on.
The LastPass browser extension provides “in form” username and password capture
Once you credentials are entered use the LastPass button in the form to add the site
The site and credentials are instantly added to your vault

6. Adding a site to LastPass is easy
Credentials on known sites are auto filled
LastPass will show the number of available credentials for the site
Once a site is stored in LastPass your credentials auto fill each time you visit it
The LastPass button will indicate the number of credentials stored for this website

7. LastPass works on mobile too
In iOS LastPass is accessed via the share button in safari.
Tapping the LastPass button will launch the LastPass browser extension. Here, you will be given a choice of credentials for the web site you are on.
or you have the option of adding the site.
On iOS LastPass in Safari is accessed via the share button
Tapping LastPass launches the LastPass extension and displays available credentials
You can add a site as well by tapping the 3 dots in the upper right corner

8. Additional LastPass features
Secure Notes
Can be used to store wifi passwords, in app passwords, safe combinations, etc…
Text entered into the note field is encrypted with the same technology as passwords
Notes can have attachments up to 10mb, attachments are encrypted as well
Free users get up to 50mb of encrypted data
Form Fills
Store and auto fill credit card forms, address, bank information, and custom fields
Form data is encrypted, and auto fill can be password protected
Shared Folders
Share files with other LastPass users
Files in LastPass folders are encrypted
Emergency Access
Allow a friend or family member to access you vault in the event of an emergency
Defined time delay allows you to decline access

9. LastPass Premium Features – $12.00/yr
Unlimited number of devices
Two factor authentication for specific logins
Shared folders can have up to 5 users
Support for desktop applications
Encrypted data storage increased to 1Gb
LastPass Enterprise Features – Price varies
Shared folders can have an unlimited number of users
Administrators console
Single sign-on for users
Advanced documentation and reporting

10. Notable Issues
Since 2011 the site experienced 6 different security breaches
LastPass reports no user data was compromised
Support for in application desktop password support is limited
Support for “in app” mobile passwords is limited
Only applications listed on the LastPass site are compatible
User experience is disjointed
Different user interface across browsers
Different user experience across platforms
Will not work on more secure web sites
Sites that use separate user name and password pages don’t always work correctly

11. In conclusion, if you use a single PC and you typically use one browser, LastPass is a great way to store and retrieve your password credentials. If you use multiple PCs, and more than one mobile device you will find the LastPass experience somewhat frustrating and borderline confusing. In a multiple device environment LastPass will function well for a secure place to store information, just don’t expect seamless cross-platform integration.