LastPass, one of the most popular password managers, was hacked in the past weeks. The company’s initial investigation revealed that internal systems related to software development had been hacked; There is no access to any data related to user passwords.
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What data was stolen?
Regarding the security breach they detected in the past weeks, LastPass said, “An unauthorized person has accessed LastPass development parts through a single compromised developer account. We’ve determined that the source code and some proprietary LastPass technical information has been retrieved. We found no trace of this event providing any access to user data and encrypted password vaults.” made the statement.
Research in progress
LastPass stated that they have started working with a leading cybersecurity company to investigate the incident in depth and that despite the breach, all LastPass products and services are operating normally.
Master passwords are safe
LastPass also reported that master passwords that even they cannot see or store are safe. According to the company’s statement, the user has nothing to do but turn on two-step verification for extra protection. LastPass plans to keep users informed as the research progresses.
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