On Mon, 4 Feb 2019 15:59:02 -0500, Rich Freeman wrote:

> > One reason I use LastPass, it is mobile.  I can go to someone else's
> > computer, use LastPass to say make use of Paypal, Newegg, Ebay etc,
> > logoff and it is like I was never there.  
> 
> As much as I like Lastpass I would never do that.  It isn't magic - it
> is javascript.  If there is a compromise on your computer, then your
> password database will be compromised.  This is true of other
> solutions like KeePassX and so on - if something roots your box then
> it will be compromised.

I don't see what root has to do with it. If someone gains access to your
box, they can copy the database file and then take their time trying to
crack the password, but you don't need to be root to do that.


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Neil Bothwick

... "I'm simply not a nice girl", she whispered tartly.