Microsoft Authenticator removed its password manager feature earlier this summer, returning to a focus on multifactor authentication codes. Dropbox is shutting down Dropbox Passwords entirely in three phases, beginning this Thursday, with all stored passwords slated for permanent deletion by the end. Users of Dropbox Passwords must migrate their credentials and select an alternative password manager. Password reuse is dangerous because leaked credentials allow attackers to access multiple sites. Password managers generate, store, and autofill unique passwords for each site, easing secure login management. Dropbox states the shutdown is to concentrate on enhancing other features of its core cloud storage platform.
Most of us have dozens, if not hundreds, of internet logins to various websites, from banks to social media sites. It is a poor idea to use the same password for each because, if your login details for one of your sites are leaked, hackers will try those same login details at other sites, allowing them to access your information across the web.
But one of the more popular password managers, Dropbox Passwords, is being shut down soon. The company says that it is doing this "to focus on enhancing other features in our core product"-its cloud storage platform. So, if you're a Dropbox Passwords user, you'll need to choose an alternative password manager, just as Microsoft Authenticator users had to do in July. Thankfully, there are several to choose from. Some of the top password managers include:
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