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How can I secure my LastPass account?

The best way to keep your LastPass account secure is by using a very strong, unique password and enabling two-step verification. Follow the guide for creating strong passwords here, and the guide for enabling two step verification in LastPass here.

2020-02-28T09:36:57-06:00February 28, 2020|LastpassFAQ|

What if LastPass gets hacked?

LastPass was hacked in July 2015. The goal of the attack was to get access to the password vaults Fortunately, even though the attackers got in to LastPass servers, they could not steal user passwords. Why? Because LastPass does not have access to your password vault. Without your master password, the passwords you store in [...]

2020-02-28T09:34:30-06:00February 28, 2020|LastpassFAQ|

Why isn’t LastPass working properly with a particular website?

LastPass works smoothly with many sites, but websites and web browsers often interpret scripts differently. If you find LastPass isn’t automatically filling in your passwords, you can always get your passwords directly by clicking the LastPass icon in your browser and opening your vault. All your usernames and passwords can be viewed and copied from [...]

2020-02-28T09:33:36-06:00February 28, 2020|LastpassFAQ|

Why should I trust LastPass?

No company should be implicitly trusted. With that said, LastPass’s claims of security have been verified by independent third-party assessments and is highly regarded among security researchers. You can read more about their security at https://lastpass.com/enterprise/security/.

2020-02-28T09:32:40-06:00February 28, 2020|LastpassFAQ|

What if you forget your password?

Setup SMS recovery if you forget your password. Create a one time password: If you are using an untrusted public computer and need to access your LastPass data but are hesitant to do so because of potential keyloggers, LastPass provides One Time Passwords (OTPs) as one option for securely accessing your account. While using [...]

2020-02-28T09:31:20-06:00February 28, 2020|LastpassFAQ|

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Welcome this site provides computer users and system administrators with the tools and information they need to secure their systems. You are encouraged to visit this site frequently. Alerts and bulletins will be updated; news and announcements of campus and regional information security events will be posted. Please email any suggestions, news, or requests to informationsecurity@pvamu.edu [...]

2019-10-24T15:17:47-05:00October 24, 2019|Uncategorized|